skurril

German

Etymology

From Latin scurrīlis, from scurra (jester, joker). Compare Italian scurrile and English scurrilous.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /skʊˈʀiːl/

Adjective

skurril (comparative skurriler, superlative am skurrilsten)

  1. bizarre, absurd, droll
    Synonyms: bizarr, eigenartig, komisch
    Das ist eine skurrile Idee.
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Declension

Derived terms

  • Skurrilität

Further reading


Luxembourgish

Adjective

skurril (masculine skurrilen, neuter skurriilt, comparative méi skurril, superlative am skurriilsten)

  1. farcical, comical, ludicrous

Declension

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