droll
adjective
[ drəʊl ]
• curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.
• "his unique brand of droll self-mockery"
Similar:
funny,
humorous,
amusing,
comic,
comical,
mirthful,
chucklesome,
hilarious,
rollicking,
clownish,
farcical,
zany,
quirky,
eccentric,
preposterous,
ridiculous,
ludicrous,
risible,
laughable,
jocular,
light-hearted,
facetious,
waggish,
witty,
whimsical,
wry,
sportive,
tongue-in-cheek,
entertaining,
diverting,
engaging,
sparkling,
wacky,
side-splitting,
rib-tickling,
quaint,
odd,
strange,
queer,
outlandish,
bizarre,
droll
noun
• a jester or entertainer; a buffoon.
Origin:
early 17th century (as an adjective): from French drôle, perhaps from Middle Dutch drolle ‘imp, goblin’.
