droll
/dɹəʊl/
Group 11Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement GRE
Example in Context
The professor's droll observations about academic bureaucracy never failed to elicit knowing laughter from the faculty.
Synonyms
funnyamusingwitty
Etymology
Something that is amusing in a curious or odd way.
- drolle (French) — funny
Memory Aid
😂Sounds like “droll”
If your friend's jokes are so odd that they make you LOL, then they are truly DROLL in the funniest way possible!
Visual Association
😄A clown slipping on a banana peel but then performing a silly dance that makes everyone laugh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “droll” mean on the GRE?
droll (adjective) means “Curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement”. The professor's droll observations about academic bureaucracy never failed to elicit knowing laughter from the faculty.
How to remember “droll” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “droll” sounds like “droll”. If your friend's jokes are so odd that they make you LOL, then they are truly DROLL in the funniest way possible!
What are synonyms for “droll”?
Common synonyms: funny, amusing, witty.