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funny Antonyms
Opposite of funny
Because the opposite of funny shifts with each meaning, the 23 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Causing laughter or amusement; humorous or comical.
Usage Example
"The comedian told a unfunny story that had the entire audience laughing."
Strongest
unfunny
serious
humorless
Strong
solemn
somber
tragic
grave
sad
• adjective (Context 2)
Difficult to explain or understand; strange, odd, or suspicious.
Usage Example
"The car engine has been making a normal noise all morning."
Strongest
normal
ordinary
usual
Strong
regular
typical
standard
conventional
• adverb (Context 3)
In a strange, unusual, or abnormal way (informal).
Usage Example
"My computer has been acting normally ever since the software update."
Strongest
normally
Strong
properly
regularly
typically
• adjective (Context 4)
Slightly unwell, faint, or queasy (used predicatively).
Usage Example
"After riding the spinning carnival attraction, he felt a bit well and needed to sit down."
Strongest
well
fine
Strong
healthy
sound
Similar words to funny
Words similar to funny shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
comics
humorous
odd
strangely
joke
strange
amusing
oddly
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Funny. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/funny