as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
a somewhat humoristic scene in an otherwise dark and brooding drama
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Adjective
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Gijsje Ribbens, the founder and creative director of RiRa, agrees that this style is all about a return to organic forms and construction, all with a humorous bent.—
Emily Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
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The humorous update, which prompted a flood of amused comments from viewers, offers a relatable look at the challenges many dog owners face when training their pets to be alone—particularly with a clingy breed like a Bernese mountain dog.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Miles himself has gotten increasingly popular in the the last few years for his comedic approach to rap.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
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Misconstrued by many as something akin to an extended Henny Youngman routine, Portnoy’s Complaint more closely resembled, according to Albert Goldman, the comedic world of adolescent Roth and his buddies, with its audacity, ferocity, originality, and sheer fecundity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His writing is lavishly detailed and sharply intelligent, nuanced and lyrical but also funny and sometimes surreal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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The dudes-rock montage that followed the execution sketch had some genuinely funny bits.—
T. M. Brown,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What follows is a series of comical misadventures—navigating checkpoints, ruining a wedding, and even car theft—all in a desperate race to get the dove to a beauty pageant in Jerusalem.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
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Tiramisu is having a moment, and people are finding all sorts of creative, sometimes comical, ways to enjoy it.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While interviewing Jimmy Fallon for the cover story in our MIPCOM print issue, Stewart had the smarts to ask the late-night host and SNL alum about how British comic talents should approach the show if they are hired.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Good Fortune has its good-enough qualities apart from the Matrix star, especially give how light its comic touch is.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Judging by the amusing premiere episode, there is some potential to the motley crew of this government service.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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The other twist is that Noelle is addicted to a podcast (performed by Adwa Alasiri) that dishes out both true crime stories and helpful makeup tips, an amusing combination of gloss and gore.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Humoristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humoristic. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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