English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Anarchy A state of complete disorder and absence of government or control.  ■ "The city was in anarchy after the police were all shot by the rioters."

blackness A color so dark that it resembles the absence of light. Also known as darkness.  ■ "I forgot my flashlight at home and was plunged into complete blackness when I entered the cave."

Chaos A state of complete disorder and confusion, characterized by the absence of order, organization, or control.  ■ "The office was in a state of chaos after the coffee machine broke down and everyone had to fend for themselves."

Darker adjective Characterized by a lack of light, or the absence of brightness and cheerfulness in one's appearance.  ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home and now I'm completely darker than I used to be."

Darkness The absence of light, often used to describe a situation that is mysterious or ominous.  ■ "I heard a strange noise coming from the darkness of the basement. I couldn't shake the feeling that something sinister was lurking there."

Dead A state of complete inactivity or lifelessness, typically characterized by the absence of movement, breath, heartbeat, or other signs of life.  ■ "I'm dead tired after working all day. I think I need a nap."

Ease A gentle feeling of relaxation or comfort, typically resulting from the absence of stress, discomfort, or pain.  ■ "The new couch was so comfortable that I felt at ease immediately."

Free The state of being unencumbered or without obligation; the absence of cost or charge.  ■ She's a free spirit who doesn't care about the rules. Example usage: "I want to be as free as a bird when I retire."

nothing The absence of everything. Not a thing.  ■ I told him I had nothing to offer, but he said that was the best thing I could say!

Reappeared To make a sudden and unexpected return, often after an extended absence.  ■ I thought I had seen the last of my ex-girlfriend, but she reappeared at my wedding reception like a ghost from the past.

Return² To go or come back to a place or person after an absence.  ■ "I'll return home in time for dinner, but I won't be able to make it for my friend's birthday party."

returning The act of going back to the same place or person after a period of absence.  ■ "I'm returning home after a long trip abroad."

Reunited To be brought back together after a long separation or absence.  ■ "After years of being apart, the gang was finally reunited at their high school reunion and reminisced about old times."

sans Without, lacking; in the absence of something or someone  ■ "I forgot my umbrella at home, so I had to dance in the rain sans an umbrella!"

Silence The absence of sound or speech, particularly during a meeting or presentation.  ■ "During the Q\u0026A session, the room was filled with deafening silence, as the audience waited for the next question."

void A state of complete emptiness, absence, or lack of anything. It's the opposite of full.  ■ "I accidentally deleted all my files and now my computer is in a state of void."

Zero The quantity that has no value or significance, often used to denote the absence of something.  ■ "I have zero experience with cooking, so I'm just going to order takeout."

Alibi² A clever excuse or falsehood used to justify one's absence from a place or event at a particular time.  ■ John's alibi was that he was at home watching TV, but his neighbor saw him sneaking out of his house and caught him red-handed.

Altogether An expression used to describe something that is complete and perfect in every way. It can also be used to indicate a total or complete absence of something.  ■ "The cake was altogether delicious - I couldn't stop eating it!", "I forgot my phone at home, so I had to rely on my altogether terrible memory to remember important details."

Anarchists A group of people who believe in the absence of government and authority, and instead rely on individual self-governance.  ■ The anarchists decided to take matters into their own hands and start a revolution without any leaders or organized plans. They just wanted to live life on their own terms.

disorder A state of confusion and chaos, often characterized by the complete absence of any kind of order or structure.  ■ After the party ended, the guests left in a bit of a disorder, with clothes strewn all over the living room and glasses scattered on the coffee table.

dreamless An absence of dreams, or a state of being devoid of imagination and creativity.  ■ After years of working at the same mundane job, John finally decided to quit and pursue his dream of becoming a professional yo-yoer. To his surprise, he found that he was actually much more "dreamless" than he ever realized.

frogs noun: a type of amphibian with moist skin and webbed feet, characterized by their short legs and the absence of external earflaps. Often depicted as happy and playful.  ■ "Why did the frog go to school? To become a little more cultured-frog!

Homecoming A celebration of returning home after a long absence, usually involving a parade and various festivities.  ■ After spending four years away at college, John was ecstatic to attend his high school's homecoming and see all of his old friends again. He even wore the same outfit he had worn to his prom!

nada The absence of anything, particularly something important or desired. It's like a big fat zero, but with a more Spanish flair.  ■ I asked my boss for a promotion, and he said "nada." I guess my Spanish isn't as good as I thought!

nil An amount of nothing or zero, often used in programming or mathematics to indicate the absence of a value.  ■ "I asked my computer what the square root of nil is and it replied, 'Error: nil value not allowed'. It's like asking a fish for directions to the moon!

oxymoron A figure of speech in which two apparently contradictory terms appear together.  ■ "Deafening silence" is an oxymoron because it combines the words "deaf," which means unable to hear, and "silence," which means the absence of sound. A funny example usage might be: "I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked surprised."