Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
darkly-humorous
adjective
/ˈdɑrkli ˈhjuːmərəs/
Definition
Describing humor that finds laughter in serious, grim, or taboo subjects.
Examples
- The film was praised for its darkly humorous take on the struggles of everyday life.
- His darkly humorous anecdotes had the audience laughing despite the serious undertones.
- Many comedians incorporate darkly humorous elements to provoke thought along with laughter.
Meaning
Darkly humorous content often involves jokes or stories that deal with difficult topics in a light-hearted manner.
Synonyms
- black humor
- macabre humor
- gallows humor
