funny
funny
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
What's the difference between funny / hilarious / witty / silly / laughable / ridiculous
main neutral word meaning causing laughter or amusement
He's really funny — he made everyone laugh.
Он очень смешной — он рассмешил всех.
extremely funny; an intensifier of 'funny'
The comedian's routine was absolutely hilarious.
Речь комика была просто уморительной.
shows clever, quick verbal humour; emphasis on cleverness rather than raw hilarity
She made a witty remark that lightened the mood.
Она сказала остроумную реплику, которая развеяла напряжение.
foolish or childish in a way that can be amusing or mildly negative
Don't be so silly — you'll be fine.
Не будь таким глупым — у тебя всё будет в порядке.
worthy of laughter; often implies ridicule or that something is absurd
The excuse was laughable — nobody believed it.
Это оправдание было смехотворным — никто этому не поверил.
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.
Нелепо ожидать идеальных результатов без практики.
providing enjoyment or amusement; broader than 'funny' and not limited to causing laughter
The movie was entertaining even if it wasn't very original.
Фильм был развлекательным, хоть и не очень оригинальным.
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How to pronounce funny and what this word means
funny translation: смешной. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce funny
/ˈfʌni/
funny translation
смешной
funny examples
That movie was really funny; we laughed a lot.
funny transcription
/ˈfʌni/, /ˈfʌni/
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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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