Minor
Minor adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.
Tongue-in-cheek and minor are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tongue-in-cheek" instead an adjective "Minor".
Tongue-in-cheek
Tongue-in-cheek adjective - Cleverly amusing in tone.
Minor and tongue-in-cheek are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Minor" instead an adjective phrase "Tongue-in-cheek".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Electronic-postpunk-goth band ThouShaltNot arguably ventured into filk with their song "If I Only Were A Goth", a minor-key version of "If I Only Had A Brain" from The Wizard of Oz with new, tongue-in-cheek lyrics.
Source: Filk Song
Cite this Source
Tongue-in-cheek and Minor. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/minor/tongue-in-cheek
Minor & Tongue-in-cheek. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/minor/tongue-in-cheek>.
Tongue-in-cheek or Minor. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/minor/tongue-in-cheek.
