droll

Meanings

• adjective

  having or conveying a witty, amusing, or absurd quality; comically odd or ludicrous

  - "The clown's droll antics entertained the entire audience."
  - "The droll situation in the novel had everyone laughing out loud."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with droll
roll , troll , moll , doll

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Homophones

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1. droll (en) : having or conveying a witty, amusing, or absurd quality
   

2. droll (en) : a type of pottery
   

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Variants

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droll , droller , drollest , drollness , drollnesses , drolly , drolls , drolled , drolling

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Forms

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droller, drollest, drollestly, drolly

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Etymology

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originated from Old English drēol, meaning 'fool, simpleton, or jester'. The word later evolved to mean 'amusing or ludicrous'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'droll' is derived from Old English 'drēol', which means 'fool, simpleton, or jester'.

2. The term 'droll' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

3. The word 'droll' is often used interchangeably with the word 'absurd'.

4. The novel 'Tristram Shandy' by Laurence Sterne is known for its 'droll' and absurd humor.

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Related Concepts

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1. absurdism: A philosophical and literary movement that emphasizes the irrational, the illogical, and the absurd as a means of revealing the fundamental nature of reality or of expressing a sense of disillusionment and despair.

2. satire: A literary or artistic work that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

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Culture

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In literature, 'droll' is often used to describe the quirky or absurd characters in novels and short stories. In art, it is used to depict comical or ludicrous scenes. In music, it can refer to a playful or humorous style.

How to Memorize "droll"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clown with a red nose and oversized shoes performing silly tricks. Visualize the word 'droll' as a label on a box of jokes or a caption for a comical cartoon.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'droll' with the feeling of laughter and amusement. Remember that it describes something that is witty, absurd, or comically odd.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'droll' with 'laugh' or 'amuse'. Remember that 'droll' is an adjective that describes something that is funny or comical.

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