humoristic

adjective

hu·​mor·​is·​tic ˌhyü-mə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce humoristic (audio)
ˌyü-

Examples of humoristic in a Sentence

a somewhat humoristic scene in an otherwise dark and brooding drama

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of humoristic was circa 1834

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“Humoristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humoristic. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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