chucklesome

adjective

Definition of chucklesomenext
as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter an inadvertently chucklesome comment sent titters through the audience

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chucklesome
  1. humorous
  2. funny
  3. comedic
  4. amusing
  5. comical
  6. comic
  7. hysterical
Adjective
  • However, Meredith’s attempt to fit in with the Stones causes numerous challenges, leading to humorous and touching moments as family dynamics unravel.
    JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The writing is clever, the plot twists abound, the characters are fully drawn, and there are plenty of humorous and heartfelt moments to break up the main action.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of humorous
Adjective
  • Watch out for appearances from awesome real-life funny people like Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman and Aubrey Plaza in this super-funny-yet-super-sad gem.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Remus said the family is leaning into God to cope with the tragedy — along with being OK with laughter when remembering happy or funny moments.
    Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of funny
Adjective
  • The ensemble cast’s comedic gifts also get a fine showcase throughout thanks to some snappy banter and amusing physical comedy — and some exciting car chases, too.
    Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Great Emu War’s comedic reputation hides serious issues about human-wildlife conflict.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of comedic
Adjective
  • Navy and Oklahoma meeting in the Armed Forces Bowl is an amusing contrast of programs.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The ensemble cast’s comedic gifts also get a fine showcase throughout thanks to some snappy banter and amusing physical comedy — and some exciting car chases, too.
    Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of amusing
Adjective
  • The comical basketball geniuses, The Harlem Globetrotters, have ways of getting the ball through the hoop that probably never occurred to you.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
  • At long last, the Browns have made the switch at quarterback, replacing the comical Jameis Winston with the non-entity Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
    Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of comical
Adjective
  • In a comic run that was published in the mid and late 2010s, writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Stefano Landini took the character of Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, away from his crime roots and put him deep into the Marvel Universe on a mission of revenge.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
  • There’s comic mileage in Gromit’s expressive eyes – ranging from exasperated to determined – as the heroic dog endeavors to save the day.
    Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of comic
Adjective
  • Ventura County Sheriff’s Captain Ken Truitt said the person who called police was hysterical and said her baby had been murdered, according to the Ventura County Star.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Related Stories Hooked On Bach: How Finneas O'Connell Went Classical For Alfonso Cuarón's 'Disclaimer' - Crew Call Podcast A Hero Meets A Tragic End In Cannes-Winning Oscar Contender 'The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent' These Creature Commandos are a hysterical, yet lovable bunch.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of hysterical
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