Antonyms for humorousness


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


Definition of humorousness

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.
  • noun humor
Example sentences :
  • A warm-hearted, emotional girl was Lady Mabella, who laughed at the humorousness of being alive.
  • Extract from : « The Well-Beloved » by Thomas Hardy

Synonyms for humorousness

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