drollery

• 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。

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

1. Humorous qualityC2formal

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

   滑稽

   • 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.

   同义词comedyfacetiousnessfunninesshumourjocularitywhimsicalitywhimsywit

   反义词gravityseriousnesssobrietysolemnity

2. A joke or amusing remarkC2formal

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

   玩笑或逗趣的话

   • 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.

   同义词bon motgagjestjokepleasantryquipwisecrackwitticism