humorous

Dictionary: hu·mor·ous   (hyū'mər-əs)

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.

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.

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

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

Common misspelling(s) of humorous

• humerous