Simple meaning
What does Funny mean?
Funny means amusing, silly, or able to make people laugh.
Dictionary definition
Making people laugh, or seeming a little strange.
Example sentences
Funny in a sentence
easy
The funny joke made us laugh.
medium
My cat made a funny face at the mirror.
hard
The story had a funny ending that surprised everyone.
Synonyms
Words like Funny
amusingUse for something that makes people smile or laugh.
sillyUse for playful or goofy humor.
Antonyms
Opposite words
seriousUse when something is not joking or playful.
sadUse when something brings unhappy feelings.
Word family
Funny word family
Base word
funny
adjective
funnier
More funny.
adjective
funniest
Most funny.
noun
funniness
The quality of being funny.
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Quick practice
Try Funny
Practice 1
Which sentence uses funny to mean amusing?
A joke can be funny because it makes people laugh.
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