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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
the humorous moments in an otherwise somber affair "most humorous costume" went to the girl dressed as Little Bo Peep
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as in witty
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
the movie's a humorous look at love and marriage
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as in humor
the amusing quality or element in something
the humorousness of falling on a banana peel is usually lost on the person who falls
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Recent Examples of humorous
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Drake takes the controls, looking to nail a proper intro for the episode, but Althoff’s not feeling his humorous attempts.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
Bob-Waksberg has an eye for humorous details that ring true.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 Aug. 2025
Planned or not, that mess is smoothed out as the film proceeds, and Washington’s performance goes from languorous and dazed to razor-sharp and darkly humorous—reminiscent of the work he’s done for Lee in the past.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The pair form an uneasy and sometimes humorous alliance while uncovering a drug ring revolving around a dangerous alien narcotic.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Drake takes the controls, looking to nail a proper intro for the episode, but Althoff’s not feeling his humorous attempts.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
Bob-Waksberg has an eye for humorous details that ring true.
—Judy Berman, Time, 22 Aug. 2025
Planned or not, that mess is smoothed out as the film proceeds, and Washington’s performance goes from languorous and dazed to razor-sharp and darkly humorous—reminiscent of the work he’s done for Lee in the past.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humorous
Adjective
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Several commenters expressed their support for him, saying emphatic no’s and doubling down on how funny the skit was.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The show has captured the world’s imagination with its charming, funny, and relatable observations about everyday family life.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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Also included are a selection of wise and witty quotes by Monroe herself, as well as words from scholars and admirers.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Rolling Ray, a beloved social media trailblazer known for his witty one-liners and viral videos, has died, according to a social media post by Zeus Network.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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There are scenes of strange, often violent pathos that punctuate the potty humor and punch-throwing.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ken is a more marginal figure by design, though his British cringe humor never stops feeling somewhat at odds with the show’s small-city, Midwest setting.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Splitsville, in fact, is just one of a handful of recent movies that use romantic commitment as a source of terror, comedic discomfort, or both.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
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Bluestone and Weed Road are also developing Basketful of Heads, a darkly comedic horror comic series published by DC’s Hill House, with Natasha Lyonne attached to star.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This can be read as a clever knock on some of the mockumentary-format comedies that followed The Office, often — ahem, Modern Family — failing to provide any actual reason for the doc-style shooting and talking-head interviews.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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But poems are cleverer than the people who write them.—
Leila Chatti
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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The irony is far easier to perceive.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The irony of pairing this kind of luxury grocery with a $36,000 private sports club is hard to miss.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Still, both the hot water heater and the wind turbine wing highlight the less amusing reality of maritime debris.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Sep. 2025
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This is a unique portrait of families and their foibles, both amusing and annoying, superbly acted by an exceptional cast fully inhabiting their characters.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Prince Louis is… rambunctious and comical, while Princess Charlotte is calm, steady and very proper in every aspect of her demeanor.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As is customary in the Downton universe, subplots of both the comical and dramatic variety abound.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Humorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorous. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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