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Grammar : Adj
Spell : hyoo-mer-uhs or, often, yoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhyu mər əs or, often, ˈyu-



Definition of humorous

Origin :
  • early 15c., "relating to the body humors," a native formation from humor, or else from Middle French humoreux "damp," from Old French humor (see humor (n.)). The meaning "funny" dates from 1705 in English. Related: Humorously; humorousness.
  • adj funny, comical
Example sentences :
  • The good lady, oblivious to the humorous side of her greeting, flushed in anger.
  • Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
  • Because, while you may be humorous, you intend also to be sensible.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 2, April 9, 1870 » by Various
  • The symbol of that influence was that ancient symbol of the humble and humorous—a donkey.
  • Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton
  • In this poem the rhymes have their share in its humorous charm.
  • Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald
  • And your allusions to March-cats and March-Khalids are too pitiful to be humorous.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • "This is not a humorous affair—" began the congressman, with dignity.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The bitterness of the little man's final curse was not humorous.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • “Look here,” said the spy, with a look that was humorous, but not only humorous.
  • Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable
  • A humorous ballad is usually a thing to be fingered gingerly.
  • Extract from : « The Balladists » by John Geddie
  • It was a recollection of this that made the present situation so piquant and humorous.
  • Extract from : « Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas » by Lloyd Osbourne

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