sidesplitting

adjective

ˈsīd-ˌspli-tiŋ How to pronounce sidesplitting (audio)
Definition of sidesplittingnext
as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter his sidesplitting jokes usually have audiences helpless with laughter

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidesplitting
  1. humorous
  2. comedic
  3. funny
  4. amusing
  5. comic
  6. comical
  7. entertaining
Adjective
  • However, Meredith’s attempt to fit in with the Stones causes numerous challenges, leading to humorous and touching moments as family dynamics unravel.
    JOHN DEALBREUIN Wealth of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The writing is clever, the plot twists abound, the characters are fully drawn, and there are plenty of humorous and heartfelt moments to break up the main action.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of humorous
Adjective
  • Treating that date like a comedic, sociological event is a sign of what has been called our current Great Corruption.
    Armond White, National Review, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Who is performing on New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen? Cooper and Cohen will be joined by several celebrity guests throughout the night for both comedic and musical performances, including 50 Cent, Sting, Meghan Trainor, Shania Twain, Diplo, Lil Jon and Patti LaBelle.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of comedic
Adjective
  • Newsweek readers have also been sending funny and adorable videos and pictures of their pets for our weekly Newsweek Pet of the Week line-up.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Watch out for appearances from awesome real-life funny people like Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman and Aubrey Plaza in this super-funny-yet-super-sad gem.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of funny
Adjective
  • Navy and Oklahoma meeting in the Armed Forces Bowl is an amusing contrast of programs.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The ensemble cast’s comedic gifts also get a fine showcase throughout thanks to some snappy banter and amusing physical comedy — and some exciting car chases, too.
    Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of amusing
Adjective
  • In a comic run that was published in the mid and late 2010s, writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Stefano Landini took the character of Frank Castle, aka The Punisher, away from his crime roots and put him deep into the Marvel Universe on a mission of revenge.
    Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
  • There’s comic mileage in Gromit’s expressive eyes – ranging from exasperated to determined – as the heroic dog endeavors to save the day.
    Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of comic
Adjective
  • The comical basketball geniuses, The Harlem Globetrotters, have ways of getting the ball through the hoop that probably never occurred to you.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
  • At long last, the Browns have made the switch at quarterback, replacing the comical Jameis Winston with the non-entity Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
    Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of comical
Adjective
  • All of these enhancements will help create a more entertaining PGA Tour for our fans, a goal that is at the very core of our decision-making process.
    Jay Monahan, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The emotions and the interviews keep it entertaining, and the different personalities breathe life into it.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of entertaining
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