funny
смешной
causing laughter
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funny with Russian translation
funny usage examples
Этот фильм был очень смешной; мы много смеялись.
That movie was really funny; we laughed a lot.
Он рассказал смешную историю за ужином, и все улыбнулись.
He told a funny story at dinner and everyone smiled.
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funny belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
funny synonyms
Related words worth learning together
extremely funny; an intensifier of 'funny'
The comedian's routine was absolutely hilarious.
shows clever, quick verbal humour; emphasis on cleverness rather than raw hilarity
She made a witty remark that lightened the mood.
foolish or childish in a way that can be amusing or mildly negative
Don't be so silly — you'll be fine.
worthy of laughter; often implies ridicule or that something is absurd
The excuse was laughable — nobody believed it.
absurd or unreasonable; often negative and stronger than 'funny' in the sense of being worthy of scorn
It's ridiculous to expect perfect results without practice.
providing enjoyment or amusement; broader than 'funny' and not limited to causing laughter
The movie was entertaining even if it wasn't very original.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
funny meaning: what does it mean?
causing laughter
funny pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
funny is pronounced as /ˈfʌni/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
funny definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
That movie was really funny; we laughed a lot. Translation: Этот фильм был очень смешной; мы много смеялись.
Is funny part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, funny (смешной) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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