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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
absurdridiculousludicrouscomicallaughablepreposterousnonsensical
Antonyms
seriousgravesolemntragicdignified

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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