Hey, it's another word like "bemused"!
droll adj.
amusing in an odd way; whimsically humorous
I usually see this word used to mean "dull". I'm not sure how this came about, because when I see it used correctly, the context does not imply that the situation is boring or monotonous or dull. The only example of correct usage that comes to mind is from the animated Disney version of Robin Hood. Prince John sees Robin Hood and Little John cross-dressing as gypsies (wut) and says, "Gypsies! How droll!"
I almost never use or hear this word, but I thought it was worth mentioning.
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