humoristic

adjective

ˌhyü-mə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce humoristic (audio)
Definition of humoristicnext
as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter a somewhat humoristic scene in an otherwise dark and brooding drama

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Recent Examples of humoristic Paul Thomas Anderson calls her the best special effect of the year, in a humoristic, complimentary way, of course. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humoristic
  1. humorous
  2. comedic
  3. funny
  4. comical
  5. comic
  6. amusing
Adjective
  • But the shop’s best humorous gesture is in the restroom, open to customers, who certainly want to grant a wish.
    — Sarah Moreno August 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • From humorous and whimsical to elegant and calming, the choice is yours.
    — Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of humorous
Adjective
  • So there’s something really cathartic about watching Ulf — the lowliest, most base, comedic and ludicrous of all the Targaryens and dragonriders — beating him.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But submitting an episode this low on Gabby’s signature comedic energy is keeping Williams’s strongest attributes under wraps.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of comedic
Adjective
  • Sarcasm is an interesting thing because it can be viewed by some people as funny and other people as hurtful.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • A little bit funny, a lot cheesy and completely, unabashedly earnest, her Liz is — like moms everywhere — at once a perfectly ordinary woman and the center of the universe.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of funny
Adjective
  • Since the product's release, countless shoppers have taken to social media and the brand's website to leave comical reviews.
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Looking back on the rumor mill and all the speculation that was going around online, are there any comical things that stick out to you?
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of comical
Adjective
  • Instead, Farage's main opponent is Count Binface, a political satirist posing as a comic space alien, with a keen interest in earthly matters, including the positioning of a hand dryer in the men's toilet in a pub in west London.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The pacing feels off throughout much of the film, with comic and contemplative asides gumming up the central caper.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of comic
Adjective
  • Sure, the Wah-Wah on-off throttle pedal can be amusing for a short while.
    — Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This breed is a high-energy dog that's rascally, amusing and certainly vocal.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of amusing

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“Humoristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humoristic. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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