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Schadenfreude vs Lulzy - What's the difference?

schadenfreude | lulzy |

As a noun schadenfreude

is malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.

As an adjective lulzy is

(internet slang) engendering lulz; comical, amusing, especially in terms of schadenfreude.

schadenfreude

English

(wikipedia schadenfreude)

Noun

(-)
  • Malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.
  • * 1897 , ", The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer ,
    • But it is Schadenfreude , a mischievous delight in the misfortunes of others, which remains the worst trait in human nature.

    Quotations

    *

    Derived terms

    * schadenfreuder

    Synonyms

    * epicaricacy (rare) * lulz (Internet slang)

    See also

    * gloating * glee

    References

    * bbc.co.uk - Edited Guide Entry: Schadenfreude

    lulzy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (internet slang) Engendering lulz; comical, amusing, especially in terms of schadenfreude.
    • English 4chan slang