Definition

The quality or state of being amusing or entertaining; the ability to make people laugh.

Example

The funniness of the comedian's jokes kept the audience laughing all night.

Conversation

Did you see that stand-up comedian last night?

Yeah, his funniness was off the charts!

I loved how he played with the audience, too.

Absolutely, that really added to his funniness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Funniness → It is formed from "fun" (from Middle English *fon*, meaning amusement or enjoyment) and "-ness" (a suffix meaning the state or quality of). The word "funniness" refers to the state or quality of being amusing or entertaining.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fun' as the essence of enjoyment, and remember that 'funniness' describes the quality of being enjoyable or amusing.

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