Examples of how to use the word “funny” in a sentence. How to connect “funny” with other words to make correct English sentences.
funny (adj): humorous; causing laughter
Use “funny” in a sentence
| The teacher told us a funny story. |
| There’s nothing funny about it. |
| He looked so funny that I couldn’t help laughing. |
| She sent me a funny text message.
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Antonym: serious. Similar words: sunny, tunnel, runner, cunning, fun, fund, refund, funeral. Meaning: [‘fʌnɪ] 
n. an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line). adj. 1. arousing or provoking laughter 2. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected 3. not as expected 4. experiencing odd bodily sensations.
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1. A rich man’s joke is always funny. 
2. That’s a funny combo — pink and orange.
3. ‘What’s so funny?’ she demanded.
4. It’s funny how people always remember him.
5. It’s not funny! Someone could have been hurt.
6. She drew a wickedly funny caricature of the teacher.
7. My funny drawings amused the kids.
8. We fell about at Grandpa’s funny story.
9. He sang «My Funny Valentine» to a piano accompaniment.
10. He was friendly in a funny sort of way.
11. Oh very funny! You expect me to believe that?
12. He’s so funny he always makes me laugh.
13. The students laughed at the funny story.
14. I suppose you think that’s funny,[sentence dictionary] do you? .
15. Sometimes the so-called love, only funny acacia.
16. Do you remember any funny stories about work?
17. This is a very funny book.
18. Do you know any funny jokes?
19. He made funny faces to amuse the children.
20. The film is only funny if you appreciate French humour .
21. His bottom waggles in a funny way when he walks.
22. The show was very funny — they were sending up sports commentators.
23. We were amused at his funny movements in doing morning exercises.
24. His funny stories begin to pall on his listeners after the second time of telling.
25. She told me a screamingly funny story about the time she got stuck in an elevator.
26. I’ll tell you a funny story,if I may digress from my subject for a monent.
27. I overheard a very funny conversation on the bus this morning.
28. A funny thing happened.
29. It was hysterically funny.
30. Wade was smart and not bad-looking, and he could be funny when he wanted to.
More similar words: sunny, tunnel, runner, cunning, fun, fund, refund, funeral, funding, defunct, function, fungible, make fun of, functional, and function, malfunction, fundamental.
A sentence using the word funny. The sentences below are ordered by length from shorter and easier to longer and more complex. They use funny in a sentence, providing visitors a sentence for funny.
- How funny! (8)
- Awfully funny! (8)
- But how funny! (9)
- You are funny! (8)
- How deuced funny! (8)
- Funny, upon my word. (10)
- It was awfully funny! (8)
- Why, aunty, how funny! (9)
- Oh, Dick, you are so funny! (8)
- And Englishmen are so funny! (10)
- Ye-es, funny. (8)
- Funny thought! (8)
- Deuced funny one! (8)
- Dam funny fellow! (10)
- How funny you are! (9)
- It looks so funny. (8)
- It was very funny. (14)
- Struck me as funny. (8)
- They are so funny. (10)
- Funny sensation this! (8)
- It is awfully funny. (21)
- That was a funny thing! (8)
- That was a funny business. (12)
- Oh, my Gyp, what a funny one! (8)
- But it was exceedingly funny. (10)
- What a funny thing to call her! (8)
- Your cowardice is almost funny. (12)
- His father smiled his funny smile. (8)
- For the wild birds it is not funny. (8)
- The old-time funny Punch and Judy. (21)
- A funny and a naughty reason, was it? (10)
- Dam funny fellow, all of the olden time! (10)
- Lying there he still felt a little funny. (8)
- She seemed to him such a funny little toad! (8)
- They set Temple on me, and that was very funny. (10)
- Funny jam-up they did get about them, to be sure! (8)
- Deuced funny business my career will be, I expect! (8)
- His talk made me feel all funny, as if people wanted me to. (8)
- I came over all funny, so she took me home again very quick. (8)
- The aptness of the Latin phraseology was irresistibly funny. (14)
- To-night I am a little emotional; the moon is funny, you know. (8)
- Fleetwood had a skimming sense of a drop upon a funny, whirly world. (10)
- I sit and think it so funny to be having a duke instead of a husband. (10)
- Funny thing that, about cocoa-how it still runs through the Liberal Party! (8)
- Boardman turned up his little black eyes at him, with a funny gleam in them. (9)
- Was there not some funny story abroad of a Pretender to the Throne of France? (10)
- When he says something funny he ducks and seems to be setting to his partner. (10)
- The funny part of it is our finding it in books of fiction composed for payment. (10)
- And what is veree funny, these gentlemen they would all be most strong Christians. (8)
- I told him what had happened; it was funny to see him put his back against the door. (8)
- It had a funny, wicked face, as if laughing at him, and he did not want to look at it. (8)
- Half of our funny heathen lives we are bent double to gather things we have tossed away! (10)
- She turned to float, gathering her knees for the funny sullen kick, until she heard him near. (10)
- The mixed origin of the singular issue could not be examined, where all was increasingly funny. (10)
- And lower down, a duet with her daughter: violins and clarionet; how funny; something Hungarian. (10)
- Of course, it seems odd to me, because so many of the Totteridges ran away, or did something funny. (8)
- He was very big, and very dapper; his eyes gave her a funny feeling of having no particular clothes. (8)
- Her inspection of the contents had previously been shy; she had just enough to tell her they were funny. (10)
- They were in a pleasant humor: some one had just finished a funny story about a man cut in two by a cannon-shot. (7)
- It was so funny that Geoff should have to give himself away; she could not for the life of her help fixing him with her eyes. (8)
- I drank, nevertheless, and I suppose said many funny things in my anxiety that the farmer should know what I meant; he laughed enough. (10)
- Evan strolled on, relieved by the voluntary departure of the weariful funny friend he would not shake off, but could not well link with. (10)
- This was uttered so positively that she bowed her head, amused by the funny semi-tone of defiance to the person to whom he confided the secret. (10)
- She would visibly shrink at those remarks, though they were sometimes so excruciatingly funny that she had to laugh, and feel dreadful immediately after. (8)
- The pathos appears false and strained; the humor largely horseplay; the character theatrical; the joviality pumped; the psychology commonplace; the sociology alone funny. (9)
Also see sentences for: amusing, comic, comical, droll, laughable, ludicrous, witty.
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“Funny” or “fun”? Clear Your Confusion about These English Words
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Sometimes the English language is just confusing. Some words look the same, but mean different things! For instance, take the words “funny” and “fun.”
English learners often use one for another, but that’s a mistake you don’t want to make! Their meaning is close, but still very different.
What’s the difference? How can you use them correctly? Don’t worry, I’m here to help!
Let’s go!
“Fun” vs “Funny” Sentence Examples
Let’s look at some contrasting examples, so you can see the difference.
Do not say: “Our trip to Disneyworld was funny. The kids loved it.”
But: “Our trip to Disneyworld was fun. The kids loved it.”
Do not say: “I had a funny time at the football game.”
But instead: “I had a fun time at the football game.”
Don’t say: “My friend has a dark sense of humor that’s very fun.”
But: “My friend has a dark sense of humor that’s very funny.”
These are mistakes that I often hear! So what’s the rule?
The “Fun” vs. “Funny”: What’s the difference?
“Funny” meaning
“Funny” means “something that makes you laugh.” Like a joke, a comedian or a TV show.
For example:
“Have you ever seen Saturday Night Live? It’s such a funny show!”
“Your jokes are very funny. You’re a funny guy!”
“Fun” meaning
On the other hand, “Fun” means “enjoyable.” Like a good time, a game or an adventure!
For example:
“I love visiting new countries, it’s always fun!”
“Thanks for inviting me to your party yesterday, it was fun!”
You don’t always need to laugh to have fun, but funny things and fun experiences often come together.
For example: “We spent a really fun evening at that comedy show. It was so funny!”
“Fun” or “Funny”: Advanced definitions
A fun experience means an enjoyable experience. A fun person is when you enjoy spending time with them–and with whom you often do fun activities!
Fun isn’t always an adjective, it can be a noun as well. Especially in the expression “to have fun” : it means to have a pleasurable time.
For instance:
“Julia is a fun girl! She’s really fun to be around, she always has crazy ideas for things to do.”
“Good luck for your football game, but more importantly, have fun!”
And finally, we also use “funny” as a synonym for “strange,” “surprising” or “unexpected.”
For instance:
“I know Paul? That’s funny you ask, I just met him!” (= it’s a surprising coincidence)
“The milk had a funny taste, I threw it away.” (=a strange, unexpected taste)
“I hope your brother is alright, he was acting a little funny when I saw him yesterday.” (acting funny = to have a strange behavior)
Comparative and superlative forms are important aspects of English grammar. This article will look at the comparative and superlative forms and how they apply to “funny.” We will look into “funnier” and “more funny,” as well as a few other varieties.
Funnier Or More Funny: What Is The Comparative Form Of “Funny”?
The comparative form of “funny” is “funnier.” We use it to compare two objects with each other to find out which one we deem to be more “funny” than the other. We typically add an “-er” ending to a word with comparisons like this.
“Funny” is two syllables, which comes with its own set of rules to follow.
Normal comparative form rules dictate that one-syllable words have an “-er” ending, while multiple-syllable words (three or more) use “more” before the word. For example:
- Harder
- More difficult
However, “funny” is two syllables, which isn’t directly covered in the rules. For the most part, two-syllable words follow comparative form rules based on how they sound.
Many native speakers think that “more funny” sounds a bit jarring, which is why it’s not used. Instead, we use “funnier” to show that someone or something is more “funny” than another thing.
Technically, “more funny” is not correct, but it’s far from popular, and many people avoid it at all costs.
Funniest Or Most Funny: What Is The Superlative Form Of “Funny”?
“Funniest” is the correct superlative form of “funny.” This time, we use it to compare more than one item and see which one is the “most” funny of the group. It can refer to a group or two or more, whereas the comparative form only ever refers to two.
We follow similar rules to the comparative form above, where we ignore the “most” starting word because “funny” is a two-syllable word that would sound strange as “most funny.”
The rules are similar whether we look at the superlative or comparative forms. We can take the same examples from the above section to show you how the “-est” ending applies to one-syllable words and “most” applies to multiple-syllable words.
- Hardest
- Most difficult
Again, we use “funniest” based on feel rather than any specific grammar rules. It’s much cleaner to see a sentence using “funniest” over the alternative “most funny.”
While “more funny” is sometimes used because it is technically correct, the same does not apply to “most funny.” Many people think it makes no sense, and it’s far too jarring in many written forms. Therefore, it is not grammatically correct.
What Are The Different Forms Of “Funny”?
Now that we’ve seen all the forms that are relevant to the word, it’s time to make it a little more comprehensive.
| Word | Funny |
| Comparative | Funnier |
| Superlative | Funniest |
“More funny” and “most funny” are best left unwritten. We tend not to use them as either the comparative or the superlative form, so you should stick with the “-ier” and “-iest” endings of “funny.”
How Prevalent Is The Use Of “Funnier” And “More Funny”?
We also have a few graphs that might help make the popularity of the two words clearer to you.
According to Google Ngram Viewer, “funnier” is by far the most popular choice for native writers to use. “More funny” has grown slightly in popularity in recent years, but it’s nowhere near the level of “funnier” in all cases.
As you can see, that proves that “funnier” is always the way to go. Many native speakers value it more as the comparative form, which is why we recommend sticking to it.
How Prevalent Is The Use Of “Funniest” And “Most Funny”?
The same graph can be given to you to see how “funniest” and “most funny” compare.
According to Google Ngram Viewer, “funniest” is by far the most popular choice. This time, “most funny” is barely used in comparison, showing that it is far from a top choice for any native speakers to use.
To make sure you get the superlative form correct, just stick with “funniest.” There isn’t any wiggle room with this form either (unlike the comparative form where “more funny” had a bit of usage).
More often than not, a native speaker will think you’ve made a grammatical mistake if they see you write “most funny.”
Examples Of How To Use The Comparative Form Of “Funny” In A Sentence
Some examples using only the correct forms of each “funny” variation should help you make more sense of it. Once you’ve read through these, you won’t struggle with them again!
- You are funnier than I am, but I’ll make sure to make everyone laugh when I can.
- I don’t want him to be funnier than me anymore, but I don’t know how to stop people from thinking I’m boring.
- I think that this comedian is funnier than that one, though I know that everyone is entitled to their opinions.
- Do you think you’re funnier than me? I’d love to see which one of us can get the most laughs in front of an audience!
- We are funnier when we are together, but it doesn’t happen all that often, unfortunately.
- They think they’re funnier than they are, which is why they always come up with those lame and crude jokes.
- You are not funnier than her, but I appreciate the effort you put into trying.
“Funnier” is the only correct comparative form we use. It works when we are comparing two things with each other to see which is comparatively “more funny” than the other thing.
Examples Of How To Use The Superlative Form Of “Funny” In A Sentence
Check out how the superlative form works as follows:
- Which of your friends would you consider to be the funniest?
- I am by far the funniest member of my family, and everyone knows it too!
- You are the funniest when you are with her, which is why I think you two are made for each other.
- I’m the funniest person in my class, and I always make sure that everyone leaves the lesson with a great big smile on their face!
- You are the funniest person I’ve ever met, and you should consider taking up a career in comedy.
- She is the funniest girl I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting.
- We are the funniest group of people, and I think we should start looking at posting our antics online!
“Funniest” is the only correct superlative form. We use this form when we are comparing multiple items (two or more) together, and whichever one comes out on top ends up being the “funniest” option.
Is It Ever Correct To Use “Funney”?
We’ve seen all we need to about “funny” and its forms. However, there are a few other common errors that we need to go over to see how they work.
“Funney” is not correct. It’s a misspelling of “funny,” and it should never be used. You do not need the extra “E” letter before the “Y.”
Does “Fun” And “Funny” Mean The Same?
“Fun” and “funny” do not mean the same thing. “Fun” means that someone or something is enjoyable or exciting, while “funny” means that someone or something makes you laugh or is good at telling jokes.
Typically, “fun” people can be a pleasure to be around because they always know the best places to visit and the best things to do.
However, “funny” people can make you laugh easier based on what they say or their actions.
There is plenty of overlap between each word. A “fun” person can be seen as “funny” while they are out doing fun things, and a “funny” person can be “fun” to be around if they consistently make someone laugh.
Is It Ever Correct To Use “Funner” And “Funnest”?
Now that we know the key differences between “fun” and “funny,” let’s explore the comparative and superlative forms of “fun” a little while we’re here.
“Funner” and “funnest” are not correct forms of “fun,” according to Google Ngram Viewer. Instead, we should only use “more fun” and “most fun” when we are looking to create the comparative and superlative forms, respectively.
Interestingly, this contradicts what we said earlier. Standard comparative and superlative rules state that one-syllable words need a “-er” and “-est” ending. However, “fun” is a one-syllable word, but this rule does not apply.
Unfortunately, some English words are like this, and they become exceptions to common rules. It’s just something you need to understand and work with. Eventually, you’ll learn all the major exceptions that you need to focus on.
Here are a few examples to help you remember the correct forms:
- Correct: You are more fun than I am, which is why I think you should take charge of this adventure.
- Incorrect: She is funner than me, and I don’t know what I can do to get everyone interested in what I want to do.
- Correct: We have the most fun when we are together, and I couldn’t think of anyone out there as a better friend than you.
- Incorrect: You are the funnest person I know, and you always know where to take your friends to treat them to a good time.
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