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humorist

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of humorist

a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor

Mark Twain is perhaps Americaʼs most beloved humorist

Synonyms of humorist

card, comedian, comic, droll, farceur, funnyman, gagger, gagman, gagster, jester, joker, jokester, wag, wit

Words Related to humorist

comedienne, entertainer

banterer, cutup, kidder, knockabout, practical joker, prankster, quipper, quipster, teaser, wisecracker

buffoon, clown, fool, harlequin, zany

caricaturist, lampooner, parodist, satirist

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