adjective
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ludicrous; absurd
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of or relating to farce
Other Word Forms
- farcicality noun
- farcically adverb
- farcicalness noun
- nonfarcical adjective
- nonfarcicality noun
- nonfarcically adverb
- nonfarcicalness noun
- unfarcical adjective
Etymology
Origin of farcical
Example Sentences
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His adaptation maintains a knockabout, almost farcical pace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
As witty as it is wise, McLeod’s play dives into the farcical realm of L.A.’s wildly overpriced real estate market while delivering genuine commentary about the sociopolitical dynamics that made it that way.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
More goals are being scored, but the amount of pushing and pulling has at times verged on the farcical.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026
Everton won 2-1 at Fulham thanks to farcical own goal from Cottagers keeper Bernd Leno.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
They dug trenches, secured supply lines and were sent out on night exercises that were farcical for the infantrymen because the purpose was never explained and there was a shortage of weapons.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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