Comical
Comical adjective - So foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.
Usage example: the comical expression on his face when he realized that he had been swindled
Preposterous is a synonym for comical in silly topic. In some cases you can use "Preposterous" instead an adjective "Comical".
Preposterous
Preposterous adjective - So foolish or pointless as to be worthy of scornful laughter.
Usage example: the movie thriller had such a preposterous plot that we were on the edge of our seats snickering
Comical is a synonym for preposterous in absurd topic. Sometimes you can use "Comical" instead an adjective "Preposterous".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- grotesque and comical
- grotesque and preposterous
- outlandish and comical
- outlandish and preposterous
- stupid and comical
- stupid and preposterous
- outrageous and comical
- outrageous and preposterous
- foolish and comical
- foolish and preposterous
- zany and comical
- zany and preposterous
- crazy and comical
- crazy and preposterous
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