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funnier

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈfəniɝ// UK //fˈʌnɪɐ// fun·nier

adj. more amusing or better at making you laugh than someone or something else. It is the comparative form of 'funny'.

adj. the comparative form of 'funny'; describes something that provokes more laughter or amusement than a previous referent.


SIMPLE

This movie is even funnier than the first one.

CONTEXTUAL

The comedian's second set was much funnier because he started telling stories about his own family.

COMPLEX

While the original script was witty, the revised version is significantly funnier due to the addition of physical comedy and sharper dialogue.

Synonyms
Usage

As a comparative adjective, it is frequently followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison.

Pitfall

more funnierfunnierDo not use 'more' with adjectives that already have an '-ier' ending.

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