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absurdist

Pronunciation: [əbˈsɜrdɪst]

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Learn how to use absurdist in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “art and literature”

(noun) a person who believes that life is full of nonsense and that trying to make sense of it is silly. In stories, absurdists show how crazy situations can be and how people react to them.

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The absurdist presented a play that made everyone laugh at the silly situations the characters faced.

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She didn't think the absurdist's ideas were interesting; she preferred stories with clear messages.

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Have you ever read a book written by an absurdist?

Context: “art and literature”

(adjective) describes something that shows the weird or silly side of life. It reflects how things can be strange and illogical, like in some funny plays or movies.

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The absurdist humor in the film made everyone laugh out loud at its weirdness.

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The serious drama was not absurdist at all; it had a very clear and logical storyline.

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What do you think makes a story feel absurdist?

How to pronounce absurdist

Pronunciation: [əbˈsɜrdɪst]

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