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humorous

hu·mor·ous

humorous

 
pronunciation:
hyu m rs
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having the character or quality of humor; comical.
We laughed about it later, but it didn't feel like a humorous situation at the time.The play is quite witty and humorous.
synonyms:
amusing, funny
antonyms:
serious
similar words:
comic, comical, droll, facetious, jocose, jocular, waggish, witty
definition 2: displaying a sense of humor, especially one that brings about laughter in other people.
He was always a humorous fellow, so it didn't surprise us when he became a comedian.
antonyms:
humorless
similar words:
droll, facetious, jocose, jocular, waggish, witty
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derivations: humorously (adv.), humorousness (n.)
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