farcical

Example Sentences

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Though the subject is serious, the approach this time is light and farcical.

From Los Angeles Times

As witty as it is wise, McLeod’s play dives into the farcical realm of L.A.’s wildly overpriced real estate market while delivering genuine commentary about the sociopolitical dynamics that made it that way.

From Los Angeles Times

City have a monumental job on their hands as they endured a similar – albeit less farcical – fate to Spurs, who lost 5-2 to Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital 24 hours earlier.

From BBC

More goals are being scored, but the amount of pushing and pulling has at times verged on the farcical.

From BBC

It capped a farcical night for a friendly that started an hour late due to a disagreement over which colors each team should wear.

From Barron's