killingly

/'kiliɳli/

Thân thiện

The comedian's joke was killingly funny.

Definition

Adverb: In an extremely funny or humorous manner; to a degree that causes great amusement or laughter.

Usage

The adverb "killingly" is used to modify a verb (typically a verb of speaking, acting, or being) to indicate that something is done in a way that is exceptionally humorous. It is an intensifier for humor. It is somewhat informal and carries a strong connotation.

Examples

• She told the story killingly, and everyone was in stitches.
• The comedian's timing was killingly funny.
• He imitated the professor killingly, capturing every mannerism perfectly.

Advanced Usage

• As an intensifier for adjectives of humor: While often modifying a verb, it can also intensify adjectives like "funny" or "humorous" (e.g., "a killingly humorous observation").
• Implied verb: The verb being modified is sometimes implied, especially in responses (e.g., "Was it funny?" – "Killingly!").

Variants and Related Words

• Killing (adjective, informal): Used to describe something as extremely funny.
  • His joke was absolutely killing.

Synonyms

• Hilariously
• Uproariously
• Funnily (as in "funnily enough," though less intense)
• Riotously

Antonyms

• Seriously
• Somberly
• Dull

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a very humorous manner

Từ đồng nghĩa

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