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 Synonyms for humoristic
Adjective
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Delhomme’s answer, by turns humorous and insightful, is worth listening to.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026 -
These items feel sentimental and humorous (in an endearing, nostalgic way).—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Adventurous cinephiles came to worship his enveloping dramas, and directors like Jim Jarmusch and Gus Van Sant were heavily influenced by his contemplative style and underappreciated deadpan comedic style.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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Vinnie Dakota and Balthazar Cavendish, voiced respectively by Povenmire and Marsh, provide some of the best comedic moments from the series.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To the contrary, though the film is frequently funny, Brewer takes their ambitions and reversals seriously.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hockey is a funny game sometimes.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With Bush out of town on that fateful day, Cheney was a steady presence in the White House, at least until Secret Service agents lifted him off his feet and carried him away, in a scene the vice president later described to comical effect.—
Calvin Woodward,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tottenham Hotspur were twice beaten in comical circumstances on Chelsea’s previous visits to north London.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Cosplay furthers the cause with a dazzling array of comic pop culture references, repurposed arcana, and piquant sonic signifiers from the annals of indie-rock.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
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Featuring Finnish actors Mari Rantasila and Mika Rättö, the film blends everyday consumer space with philosophical and comic undercurrents.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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His performance as president has been altogether different, and far less amusing.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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His performance as president has been altogether different, and far less amusing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Humoristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humoristic. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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