funniest
word · lemma: funny
/ˈfəniəst/
FUH-nee-uhst
/fˈʌnɪəst/
FUH-nee-uhst
Definition
'Funniest' is the superlative form of 'funny,' meaning the most amusing or causing the most laughter compared to all others.
Usage & Nuances
Used to compare three or more things or people. Common with stories, jokes, moments ('the funniest joke'). Informal and suitable for all ages. Only use 'funniest' when comparing in a group, not between two (use 'funnier' for two).
Spanish: más gracioso - más divertidoPortuguese (BR): mais engraçado - mais divertidoPortuguese (PT): mais engraçado - mais divertidoChinese (Simplified): 最有趣的 - 最好笑的Chinese (Traditional): 最有趣的 - 最好笑的Hindi: सबसे मज़ेदारArabic: الأكثر إضحاكًاBengali: সবচেয়ে মজারRussian: самый смешнойJapanese: 一番おもしろいVietnamese: hài hước nhấtKorean: 가장 재미있는Turkish: en komikUrdu: سب سے مضحکہ خیزIndonesian: paling lucu
Example Sentences
That was the funniest movie I have ever seen.
basic
She told the funniest story at the party.
basic
This is the funniest joke in the book.
basic
Honestly, that was the funniest thing I've witnessed all week.
natural
You always tell the funniest stories about your travels.
natural
That cat video is seriously the funniest thing on the internet.
natural