zany
adjective
ludicrously or whimsically comical; clownish.
zanier
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comparativeof zany.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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The cartoonist weaves in his own reflections on American history—and includes some zanier episodes more in keeping with the spirit of “Zippy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
The last time Salon cracked wise at the offerings listed among Oprah’s Favorite Things or the zanier items in Goop’s holiday gift guide was in 2019.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2023
The Shriners would become known for their philanthropy — funding children’s hospitals — but they would also be known for their zanier side: donning fezzes and zipping around in tiny cars.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 25, 2023
It’s essentially “E.T.” with a sloppier, zanier touch, and it’s set in urban Vietnam as opposed to a sleepy California neighborhood.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2022
While it’s zanier than other current political dramas, like “House of Cards,” it still has a serious point to make.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2016
