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humorous; frequently humoroushu·mor·ous

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1. humorousadjective

   Synonyms:
   humorous, playful, clever, entertaining

2. humorousadjective

   Amusing or capable of provoking laughter; comical.

   The servers were incredibly funny—one even performed a backflip at our request.

   Synonyms:
   humorous, clever, entertaining, lighthearted

3. humorousadjective

   Displaying wit; amusing, playful.

   Synonyms:
   humorous, comical, clever, entertaining

4. humorousadjective

   Moist or saturated.

   Synonyms:
   humorous, entertaining, comical, lighthearted

5. humorousadjective

   Determined by or resulting from one’s temperament or state of mind; unpredictable, fanciful.

   Synonyms:
   clever, humorous, playful, entertaining

The servers were incredibly funny—one even performed a backflip at our request.

Determined by or resulting from one’s temperament or emotional state; unpredictable, fanciful.

Comprehensive Lexicon of Synonyms and AntonymsEvaluate these alternative terms:1.02 votes

1. humorous

   Synonyms:
   playful, humorous, clever, amusing

   Antonyms:
   solemn, earnest, somber, no-nonsense

Princeton’s WordNetEvaluate this alternative term:5.01 vote

1. humorous, humorousadjective

   filled with or marked by humor

   “funny tales”; “comic illustrations”; “with a lighthearted tone”

   Synonyms:
   humourous

   Antonyms:
   solemn, serious, stern, grave, unsmiling, dour

“funny tales”; “comic illustrations”; “with a lighthearted tone”

Antonyms:
solemn, serious, stern, grave, unsmiling, dour, staid, grim, sober, unamusing, uncomical

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1. humorousadjective

   Synonyms:
   playful, humorous, jesting, amusing, lighthearted, whimsical, clever, cheerful, entertaining

Synonyms:
playful, humorous, jesting, amusing, lighthearted, whimsical, clever, cheerful, entertaining

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1. humorousadjective

   Synonyms:
   playful, witty, amusing, humorous, mischievous

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1. List of alternative expressions for “humorous”:

   amusing, comical, humorous, hilarious

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   I received it on my phone and was like, “Wow! Oh my goodness!” I did catch a brief snippet of it. It’shumorous,and trust me, I didn’t keep watching it. Yet it ishumorousIt’s clear why she’s receiving so much criticism for this.

2. Mark Twain: A celebrated American author and humorist, renowned for his wit and keen social commentary. His works, including *The Adventures of Tom Sawyer* and *Adventures of Huckleberry Finn*, are considered classics of literature. Twain’s distinctive writing style and satirical approach have left a lasting impact on American culture and storytelling.

   I had never explored the topic of humor before this moment. It astonishes me to discover the vast scope it encompasses. I’ve mapped out its categories and boundaries in written form. It’s described as a creation of the mind, as the mind’s ability to generate something.humorous,and the ability to recognize humor.

3. John Prine: A masterful storyteller whose music blends wit, humor, and heartfelt emotion, creating timeless songs that resonate with audiences across generations. His distinctive voice and poetic lyrics capture the essence of everyday life, turning ordinary moments into profound reflections. With a career spanning decades, Prine’s work has left an indelible mark on the folk and Americana genres, earning him a revered place in music history.

   When crafting lyrics, there’s a limit to how serious they can get before they begin turninghumorous.

4. Jean Lee:

   They’re extremelyhumorousThe fresh economic developments are both engaging and entertaining to observe.

5. Roger Stone:

   Our exchanges resemble the late-night quarrels of two seasoned political figures, long acquainted with each other. Their tone swings between camaraderie and hostility—playful yet crude, cutting, and unpredictable.humorouswicked and despicable.

I received it on my phone and my reaction was, “Oh! Wow!” I did catch a short snippet of it. It’shumorous,and trust me, I didn’t keep watching it. Yet it ishumorousand it’s clear why she’s receiving so much criticism for this.

I had never explored the topic of humor before this moment. It astonishes me to discover the vast territory it encompasses. I’ve mapped out its categories and boundaries in writing. According to my findings, it is described as a creation of the mind, as the mind’s ability to generate something.humorous,and the ability to recognize humor.

When I’m crafting a lyric, there’s only so much seriousness possible before it begins to turnhumorous.

They are extremelyhumorousand entertaining to observe, these fresh economic developments.

Our exchanges resemble the late-night quarrels of two seasoned political figures, long acquainted with each other. Their tone shifts between amicable and harsh, peppered with crude humor, biting remarks, and contradictions.humorouscruel and despicable.

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• vtipnýCzech
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• κωμικόςGreek
• drôle, divertissantFrench
• greannmharIrish
• रस का आनंद लेने वालाHindi
• tréfásHungarian
• comico, spassoso, divertenteItalian
• 滑稽, おかしい, 笑いJapanese
• facetaLatin
• prātīgs, asprātīgsLatvian
• веселый, комичный, остроумныйRussian
• مزاحیہUrdu

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