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humorous

[ˈhjuːmərəs]

humorous Definition

funny, amusing, or comical.

Using humorous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "humorous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The book is a humorous account of his travels.

  • Example

    She has a humorous way of telling stories.

  • Example

    His speech was full of humorous anecdotes.

  • Example

    The cartoon strip is known for its humorous characters.

humorous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for humorous

Antonyms for humorous

Phrases with humorous

  • the ability to appreciate and find amusement in things that are funny or comical

    Example

    He has a great sense of humor and always makes me laugh.

  • humor that is used to make light of serious or taboo subjects, often involving death or violence

    Example

    The movie uses black humor to satirize the absurdity of war.

  • a person's natural inclination towards humor or comedy

    Example

    She definitely has a humorous bone, always making her friends laugh with her jokes.

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Summary: humorous in Brief

'Humorous' [ˈhjuːmərəs] means funny, amusing, or comical. It can be used to describe anything from books to people, as in 'She has a humorous way of telling stories.' The phrase 'sense of humor' refers to the ability to appreciate and find amusement in things that are funny or comical. 'Black humor' is a type of humor that makes light of serious or taboo subjects, while 'humorous bone' refers to a person's natural inclination towards humor or comedy.