sidesplittingly
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a manner that causes extremely loud or uncontrollable laughter: "sidesplittingly" describes something done in a way that is so funny it feels as if it could split one's sides from laughing.
Usage
- The adverb "sidesplittingly" is used to modify verbs, particularly those related to humor, such as "funny," "humorous," or "hilarious." It intensifies the degree of humor to an extreme level.
- It is typically used in informal contexts to emphasize that something is exceptionally comical.
Examples
- The comedian's impression of the politician was sidesplittingly funny; the entire audience was in tears.
- She told the story sidesplittingly, with perfect timing and exaggerated gestures that had us all roaring with laughter.
- The movie's final scene was sidesplittingly absurd, a perfect payoff to the film's clever setup.
Advanced Usage
- "sidesplittingly ironic": used to describe a situation or remark that is hilarious because of its sharp, unexpected irony.
- His attempt to give a serious speech, while wearing a clown nose, was sidesplittingly ironic.
- "sidesplittingly accurate": used when a parody or satire is both extremely funny and precisely true to its subject.
- The sketch was a sidesplittingly accurate portrayal of office life.
Variants and Related Words
- Sidesplitting (adjective): causing loud, uncontrollable laughter.
- It was a sidesplitting performance.
- Hilariously (adverb): in a very funny manner. (A close synonym, though "sidesplittingly" suggests a more intense, physical reaction.)
Synonyms
- Hilariously: in an extremely amusing way.
- Uproariously: in a way that causes loud, boisterous laughter.
- Riotously: in a wildly funny or amusing manner.
Antonyms
- Seriously: in a solemn or earnest manner.
- Soberly: in a serious, sensible, and solemn manner.
- Dully: in a manner that is boring and not exciting or interesting.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To split one's sides (laughing): To laugh extremely hard. This is the idiom from which "sidesplittingly" is derived.
- The joke was so good, I nearly split my sides laughing.
Adverb
- in a very humorous manner