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Synonyms for humorously


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

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Définition of humorously

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.
  • adv comically
Example sentences :
  • "It is a good thing to have a rich son," said Captain Rushton, humorously.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • Once she had humorously lamented that she had never been to Simpson's restaurant in the Strand.
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
  • She had bright, humorously satirical eyes; and her mouth was large.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown
  • In repose, his congested face had a humorously melancholy expression.
  • Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad
  • "Perhaps she will elope," the doctor said to his wife, humorously.
  • Extract from : « The Man Who Wins » by Robert Herrick
  • "I wish I hadn't mentioned food," went on Mr. Tolman humorously.
  • Extract from : « Steve and the Steam Engine » by Sara Ware Bassett
  • "Let's get along and take a look at our rivals," suggested Jerry humorously.
  • Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester
  • I began to talk to him, not humorously, but as if he were a Scotchman and open only to argument.
  • Extract from : « Wood Folk at School » by William J. Long
  • "The devil or the deep sea," replied Jim, humorously inclined.
  • Extract from : « Frontier Boys in Frisco » by Wyn Roosevelt
  • She was surprised to see him so unstudied, so uncritical, so humorously anecdotal.
  • Extract from : « The Coast of Chance » by Esther Chamberlain

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