Farcical

usgb/ˈfɑːrsɪkl/
adjective

Comic, ridiculous, and unrealistic.

The whole situation turned out to be a farcical mistake.
Visual representation of "farcical" - Comic, ridiculous, and unrealistic

Often appears as...

  • farcical situation
  • farcical comedy
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Entertainment Context

Often used to describe amusing events in plays, movies, or TV that are exaggerated and not meant to be taken seriously.

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The play was so farcical, audience members were in tears of laughter.
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Exaggeration Emphasis

Highlights the extreme silliness or absurdity of a situation, more than just being funny.

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His attempts at fixing the plumbing were farcical, with water spraying everywhere.
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Not Realistic

Implies a situation is so ridiculous, it's hard to believe it's real or serious.

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Their farcical plan to sneak inside was doomed to fail.
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