Another Word for Funny: 14 Synonyms with Examples
“Funny” means amusing, but also strange. Choose a synonym that makes clear which sense you mean.
As an adjective: causing laughter
- amusing
- humorous
- hilarious
- comic
- witty
- entertaining
- droll
As an adjective: strange or unusual
- strange
- odd
- peculiar
- weird
- curious
- bizarre
- unusual
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- amusing
- Mildly funny; polite and versatile.
- hilarious
- Extremely funny.
- witty
- Funny in a clever way, usually with words.
- droll
- Dry, quiet humour; slightly old-fashioned.
- odd
- Strange, without the double meaning of “funny”.
Example sentences
- amusing: The book is full of amusing stories about village life.
- hilarious: The sketch was absolutely hilarious.
- witty: Her speech was warm and witty.
- droll: He has a droll sense of humour.
- odd: There's an odd smell in the kitchen.
Opposite of funny
- serious
- solemn
- unfunny
- normal
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “funny”. Check the meaning before you use one.
adjective: comical, laughable, mirthful, risible, queer, rum, rummy, singular, fishy, shady
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “funny”?
The most useful alternatives are “amusing”, “humorous”, “hilarious”, “comic”, “witty”. For the main sense (causing laughter), “amusing” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “amusing” and “hilarious”?
amusing: Mildly funny; polite and versatile. hilarious: Extremely funny.
What is the opposite of “funny”?
Common antonyms are “serious”, “solemn”, “unfunny”, “normal”.