droll

Example Sentences

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A droll moment of introspection is offered when Gordon disfigures his face with tape.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

But no matter—a tail has been added by the sixth page, our first introduction to Ms. Shaloshvili’s droll sensibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

This droll spook show bleeds into romance and politics and, to our shock, becomes genuinely emotional.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

Across more than three decades, Posey has established a whimsical, improvisational skill and droll candor unlike any other.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

“They don’t need costumes, anyway,” said Mrs. Popper, looking at the droll little figures.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater