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farcical
[/ˈfɑːrsɪkəl/]
adjective
farsesco
1.
Relating to or resembling a farce; absurdly comedic or ridiculous
The trial became farcical when the witness started telling jokes.
O julgamento tornou-se farsesco quando a testemunha começou a contar piadas.
2.
Ludicrously inadequate or ineffectual; absurd and laughable
The security measures were so farcical that anyone could break in.
As medidas de segurança eram tão farsescas que qualquer um poderia entrar.
Synonyms
absurd
ridiculous
ludicrous
comical
laughable
preposterous
nonsensical
Antonyms
serious
grave
solemn
tragic
dignified
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
farsesco
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
farsesco; ridículo
Both terms commonly used
Portugal
farsesco; burlesco
Farsesco is standard; burlesco also acceptable
Related Idioms & Phrases
farcical situation
reduce to farce
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