Quick answer
Agelast means a person who never laughs. It is usually pronounced AJ-uh-last, and today it is still readable to modern audiences, even if it sounds more deliberate than everyday speech.
Word page
Agelast
Agelast means a person who never laughs. It belongs to fake-sounding but real words and works best in moments when you want a real word that still sounds invented. It still feels usable today, especially when you want a word with more character than the plainest alternative.
At a glance
fake-soundingreal-wordodd
How to say it
Meaning in plain English
In plain English, agelast refers to a person who never laughs. It is most useful when a plain label would tell the truth but miss the tone, flavor, or comic edge.
Why this word feels absurd
Agelast feels absurd because it has more texture than the plain alternative, giving the idea an extra bit of theatrical, comic, or overbuilt energy.
Origin and history
Agelast is generally traced to from Greek roots meaning “not laughing”. In modern use, the history matters less than the strong tone the word still carries.
Is this word still used today?
Agelast is still usable today, especially when you want language that feels more distinctive than the plainest modern alternative.
Example sentences
- The comedian regarded the front-row agelast as a professional challenge.
- He was not cruel, just an agelast with no patience for jokes.
- In the essay, the agelast becomes the enemy of civic joy.
- Even the office agelast smiled once the cake arrived.
When should you use this word?
Use agelast when you want a more vivid, characterful choice than the plain everyday alternative. It works especially well in moments when you want a real word that still sounds invented.
Similar words
Humorless person, Sourpuss, Killjoy, Stoic, Wet blanket
Opposite or contrasting words
Guffawer, Joker, Laugher
Common questions
- What does agelast mean? A person who never laughs.
- How do you pronounce agelast? It is commonly pronounced AJ-uh-last.
- Is agelast still used today? Agelast is still usable today, especially when you want language that feels more distinctive than the plainest modern alternative.
- When should you use agelast? Use agelast when you want a more vivid, characterful choice than the plain everyday alternative. It works especially well in moments when you want a real word that still sounds invented.
- What words are similar to agelast? Similar words include Humorless person, Sourpuss, Killjoy, and Stoic.
Editorial note
Edited by Absurd Words. Last updated: May 9, 2026. See the editorial policy for how definitions, examples, labels, and update checks are handled on the site.