humorous
pronunciation
How to pronounce humorous in British English:
UK [ˈhjuːmərəs]
How to pronounce humorous in American English:
US [ˈhjuːmərəs]
-
- Adjective:
- full of or characterized by humor
Word Origin
- humorous (adj.)
- 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.
Example
- 1. He seems so reasonable : soft-spoken and gently humorous .
- 2. Most teenagers enjoy and support viral marketing , as often it creates humorous and interesting content .
- 3. I find it humorous sometimes that even the most mundane occurrences can have an impact on our awareness .
- 4. Our philosophy teacher is very humorous .
- 5. Yao also earned a great deal of praise for his humorous and intelligent remarks .