English · Adjectives
funnier
/ˈfʌniər/
[/ˈfʌniər/]
comparative of funny
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'funny'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more funny than the other.
Example
This joke is funnier than that one.
This joke is funnier than that one.
Etymology
From 'funny' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.