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单词 humorousness
释义

humorous

adjective

hu·​mor·​ous ˈhyüm-rəs How to pronounce humorous (audio)
ˈyüm-,
ˈhyü-mə-,
ˈyü-
1
a
: 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
b
: 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
2
obsolete : humid
humorously adverb
humorousness noun

Synonyms

  • antic
  • chucklesome
  • comedic
  • comic
  • comical
  • droll
  • farcical
  • funny
  • hilarious
  • humoristic
  • hysterical
  • hysteric
  • killing
  • laughable
  • ludicrous
  • ridiculous
  • riotous
  • risible
  • screaming
  • sidesplitting
  • uproarious
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Example Sentences

The book is very humorous. the humorous moments in an otherwise somber affair
Recent Examples on the Web This scene is humorous during the day, but once night falls, the combination of skeletons and spiders is enough to spook any visitor. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 Kilmeade tweeted Friday that the picture was doctored and its presentation was meant to be humorous. Stephen Battagliostaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 At the time of the original comment, Siwa went on to troll Bieber, sharing a humorous photo on her Instagram account that showed the teen riding in her vehicle alongside a cardboard cutout of the Canadian pop star. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 What follows is a puzzling and humorous whodunit featuring an ensemble cast that includes Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, David Oyelowo, Adrien Brody and Ruth Wilson. Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 Suter, the 6-foot-5 left-hander who developed the nickname thanks to his humorous gait, delivered a strong two innings, allowing two hits and a walk but no runs, and the Brewers came back to win on a walk-off home run, 7-5. Jr Radcliffe, USA TODAY, 30 Aug. 2022 El Arroyo has been an Austin staple for decades, mainly because of its humorous, sarcastic, and occasionally earnest marquee sign parked on Fifth Street. Abigail Rosenthal, Chron, 29 Aug. 2022 Suter, the 6-foot-5 left-hander who developed the nickname thanks to his humorous gait, delivered a strong two innings, allowing two hits and a walk but no runs, and the Brewers came back to win on a walk-off home run, 7-5. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2022 The person uttering the humorous joke or anecdote might be entirely unaware of how serious their utterance is being taken. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see humor entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

humorous

adjective

hu·​mor·​ous ˈhyü-mə-rəs How to pronounce humorous (audio)
ˈyü-
: full of humor : funny

humorousness

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • humor
  • irony
  • funniness
  • comicality
  • comedy
  • drollness
  • richness
  • drollery
  • hilariousness
  • amusement
  • enjoyment
  • comic
  • whimsicality
  • absurdity
  • ludicrousness
  • uproariousness
  • ridiculousness
  • satire
  • pleasure
  • jocularity
  • wittiness
  • playfulness
  • wryness
  • jokiness
  • slapstick
  • burlesque
  • fun
  • spoof
  • parody
  • lampoon
  • farce
  • laughableness
  • caricature
  • takeoff
  • waggishness
  • jest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pathos
  • sorrow
  • seriousness
  • grief
  • anguish
  • misery
  • gravity
  • agony
  • woe
  • torture
  • heartbreak
  • tribulation
  • solemnity
  • torment
  • heartache
  • somberness
  • solemnness
  • soberness
  • dolor
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