humorous

adjective

hu·mor·ous ˈhyüm-rəs

ˈyüm-,

ˈhyü-mə-

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Synonyms of humorous next

: full of or characterized by that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : full of or characterized by humor : funny

humorous stories

shared a humorous anecdote

: possessing, indicating, or expressive of an ability to be funny or to be amused by things that are funny : possessing, indicating, or expressive of a sense of humor

a humorous writer

studied his own life … with a shrewd and humorous eye—

Harrison Smith

obsolete : humid

humorously adverb

humorousness noun

Choose the Right Synonym for humorous

witty, humorous, facetious, jocular, jocose mean provoking or intended to provoke laughter.

witty suggests cleverness and quickness of mind.

a witty remark

humorous applies broadly to anything that evokes usually genial laughter and may contrast with witty in suggesting whimsicality or eccentricity.

humorous anecdotes

facetious stresses a desire to produce laughter and may be derogatory in implying dubious or ill-timed attempts at wit or humor.

facetious comments

jocular implies a usually habitual fondness for jesting and joking.

a jocular fellow

jocose is somewhat less derogatory than facetious in suggesting habitual waggishness or playfulness.

jocose proposals

Examples of humorous in a Sentence

The book is very humorous. the humorous moments in an otherwise somber affair

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However, Meredith’s attempt to fit in with the Stones causes numerous challenges, leading to humorous and touching moments as family dynamics unravel. —

John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024 The writing is clever, the plot twists abound, the characters are fully drawn, and there are plenty of humorous and heartfelt moments to break up the main action. —

Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024 Watch on Amazon The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh Lost star Naveen Andrews gets to make use of his stellar comedic chops in this darkly humorous tale of the American Dream gone wrong. —

Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024 Latkes, Latkes, Good to Eat: A Chanukah Story by Naomi Howland: $9.69 This humorous and heartwarming tale follows a poor girl who receives a magical frying pan that makes endless latkes. —

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