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humorous

adjective

Simple meaning

Funny and making people laugh.

Pronunciation

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hyoomeruhs

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈhjumɚəs

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Full of or characterized by humor

  2. Full of humor or arousing laughter; funny.

  3. Showing humor; witty, jocular.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

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  • “The comedian told a very humorous story that made everyone laugh.”adjective

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Synonyms

Sense: full of or characterized by humor

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