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humorous

Main Entry:: hu·mor·ous
Pronunciation:: \ˈhyüm-rəs, ˈyüm-, ˈhyü-mə-, ˈyü-\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 15th century

1obsolete : humid2 a: full of or characterized by humor : funny b: indicating or expressive of a sense of humor

synonyms see witty

— hu·mor·ous·ly adverb

— hu·mor·ous·ness noun

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