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humorous

One entry found.

Main Entry: hu·mor·ous

Pronunciation: \ˈhyüm-rəs, ˈyüm-, ˈhyü-mə-, ˈyü-\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 obsolete : humid
2 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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