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humorless


hu·mor·less

adj \ˈhyü-mər-ləs\

Definition of HUMORLESS

1
: lacking a sense of humor
2
: lacking humorous characteristics
hu·mor·less·ly \-lē\ adverb
hu·mor·less·ness noun

Examples of HUMORLESS

  1. <humorless people who can't see the lighter side of life>

First Known Use of HUMORLESS

circa 1847

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