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Dictionary: hu·mor·ous   (hyū'mər-əs) pronunciation
adj.
  1. Full of or characterized by humor; funny: a humorous story.
  2. Employing or showing humor; witty: a humorous writer.
  3. Archaic. Given to moods or whims; capricious.
  4. Obsolete. Damp; moist.
humorously hu'mor·ous·ly adv.
humorousness hu'mor·ous·ness n.

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Thesaurus: humorous
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adjective

  1. Intended to excite laughter or amusement: comedic, facetious, funny, jocose, jocular, witty. See laughter.
  2. Arousing laughter: amusing, comic, comical, droll, funny, laughable, risible, zany. See laughter.

Antonyms: humorous
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adj

Definition: funny, comical
Antonyms: depressing, dramatic, gloomy, morose, sad, serious, tragic, uncomical, unfunny


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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: Funny or amusing.

pronunciation We heard a very humorous story about the dog from its owner.

Tutor's tip: It is not "humorous" (funny, amusing) when you poke my "humerus" (the bone of the upper arm).

Misspellings: humorous
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Common misspelling(s) of humorous

  • humerous

 
 
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