almost comical

Frequency: 6.511.4 per million words

Nearly but not completely funny; often used when a situation is absurd.

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • The series of mishaps during the ceremony was almost comical.
  • His attempts to look serious were so forced they became almost comical.
  • The way the tiny kitten tried to intimidate the large dog was almost comical.
  • The politician's elaborate excuse was so unbelievable it was almost comical.
  • There was an almost comical level of confusion when the lights went out.
  • We found the sheer absurdity of the situation almost comical.
  • The contrast between his stern expression and fluffy pink hat was almost comical.
  • What started as a serious debate descended into an almost comical shouting match.
  • Her over-the-top reaction to the tiny spider seemed almost comical.
  • The complexity of the instructions for such a simple task was almost comical.