seem funny

Frequency: 7.014.8 per million words

Used when something gives the impression of being humorous.

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Examples (10)

  • It might seem funny at first, but the joke is actually quite dark.
  • The way he mispronounces her name always seems funny to the audience.
  • Her puzzled expression made the typo seem funny rather than annoying.
  • If you grew up here, this custom wouldn't seem funny at all.
  • At the time, the prank seemed funny, but we later apologized.
  • Does it seem funny to you that the serious memo ends with a smiley face?
  • What seemed funny yesterday now feels a bit mean.
  • It may not seem funny until you hear the punchline.
  • The blooper reel makes even the dull scenes seem funny.
  • To outsiders, our family traditions can seem funny and charming.