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humorless

 
Dictionary: hu·mor·less   (hyū'mər-lĭs) pronunciation
 
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adj.
  1. Lacking a sense of humor.
  2. Said or done without humor: “She winked at me, but it was humorless; a wink of warning” (Truman Capote).
humorlessly hu'mor·less·ly adv.
humorlessness hu'mor·less·ness n.
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adj

Definition: serious
Antonyms: jovial, light-hearted

 
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: lacking humor; a wink of warning"- Truman Capote
  Synonyms: humourless, unhumorous
  Antonym: humorous (meaning #1)

 
 
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po-faced
playful
serious

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