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adjective
- 1. causing laughter and amusement; comic: "a humorous and entertaining talk"
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Humorous means funny, or making you laugh. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
May 31, 2012 · Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the adjective humorous, which means full of or characterized by humor or funniness. See examples of humorous in sentences and compare it with related words like witty and facetious.
He told one or two humorous stories about his years as a policeman. We weren't sure whether he was being humorous, or whether it was actually a serious suggestion. She writes humorous poetry generally, but not exclusively. It was only supposed to be a humorous remark, but she was really upset by it.
Enjoy a collection of hilarious jokes published in Reader's Digest since 1922. From cows and pirates to Hollywood stars and playgrounds, these jokes will make you laugh out loud.
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Find 120 words that mean humorous, such as funny, witty, and jocular, and their opposites, such as serious, lame, and humorless. Learn how to use humorous and its synonyms in different contexts and contrasts.
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