Often used to describe amusing events in plays, movies, or TV that are exaggerated and not meant to be taken seriously. The play was so farcical, audience members were in tears of laughter.
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Exaggeration Emphasis
Highlights the extreme silliness or absurdity of a situation, more than just being funny. His attempts at fixing the plumbing were farcical, with water spraying everywhere.
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Not Realistic
Implies a situation is so ridiculous, it's hard to believe it's real or serious. Their farcical plan to sneak inside was doomed to fail.