drollery

A noun referring to something amusing, comical, or whimsical, such as a joke, a humorous story, or a piece of whimsical art or behavior.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее что-то забавное, комичное или причудливое, например, шутку, юмористическую историю или причудливое искусство или поведение.esSustantivo que denota algo cómico o divertido, como una broma, una historia humorística o un arte o comportamiento extraño y caprichoso.frNom désignant quelque chose d'amusant, de comique ou de bizarre, comme une plaisanterie, une histoire humoristique ou un art ou un comportement original et fantaisiste.deSubstantiv, das etwas Lustiges, Komisches oder Skurriles bezeichnet, zum Beispiel einen Scherz, eine humorvolle Geschichte oder eine drollige Kunst oder Verhaltensweise.ptSubstantivo que designa algo engraçado, cômico ou excêntrico, como uma piada, uma história humorística ou um comportamento ou arte peculiar e divertida.zh名词，指滑稽可笑或古怪的事物，如笑话、幽默故事，或奇特的艺术或行为。arاسم يدل على شيء مضحك أو كوميدي أو غريب، مثل نكتة أو قصة فكاهية أو سلوك أو فن طريف.

1. Humorous quality C2 formal

   A quality of being amusing in an odd or whimsical way.

   • The comedian's drollery kept the audience laughing throughout the show.
   • His drollery was appreciated by those who enjoy subtle humor.
   • The play was filled with drollery and clever wordplay.

   ruЗабавностьesCualidad humorísticafrcaractère drôle et saugrenudeDrolligkeitptCômico levezh滑稽arالطُّرْفَة

   Синонимы: comedyfacetiousnessfunninesshumourjocularitywhimsicalitywhimsywit

   Антонимы: gravityseriousnesssobrietysolemnity

2. A joke or amusing remark C2 formal

   A specific instance of odd or whimsical humor, such as a joke or witty comment.

   • He shared a drollery about the absurdities of modern life.
   • Her drolleries often left people thinking long after they laughed.
   • The book is a collection of drolleries from the 18th century.

   ruШутка или забавное замечаниеesbroma o comentario divertidofrPlaisanterie ou remarque amusantedeScherz oder lustige BemerkungptPiada ou comentário engraçadozh玩笑或逗趣的话arطرفة أو ملاحظة مسلية

   Синонимы: bon motgagjestjokepleasantryquipwisecrackwitticism

• drolleries plural form
• drolleries' possessive plural form
• drollery's possessive singular form