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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But if the feedback from the audience is any indication, this sometimes humorous and always emotional generational family tale will one day have a real opening night. —

Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 Harris’s portraits of celebrities such as Lena Horne, Muhammad Ali, and Jackie Robinson are noted for their reflective or dryly humorous tone, revealing new aspects of fame. —

Robert Alan Grand, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025 White sprinkles in archival footage exploring the couple’s trajectory and Gibson’s career, but his subjects’ raw, often humorous testimonies—about mortality, sexuality, and gender identity—are most illuminating. —

David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025 The playful jab sets a humorous tone for what’s sure to be a chaotic day of competition and drama. —

Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for humorous