Humorous

/ˈhjuː.mə.rəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

characterized by humor; funny, or making you laugh.

The comedian's humorous anecdotes kept the audience entertained all night.

often having a playful, comical, or ironic nature.

She had a humorous take on everyday situations that made her blog very engaging.

intended to provoke laughter.

His humorous remarks lightened the mood during the serious meeting.

marked by a light-hearted, often playful attitude.

The movie had a humorous theme that appealed to both children and adults.

From Middle English 'humores', denoting bodily fluids thought to influence personality.

humorous twist

An unexpected funny turn in a story or situation.

humorous take

A funny perspective or interpretation of something.

humorous intent

The purpose of being funny in a statement or action.

humor

The quality of being amusing or entertaining.

witty

Showing quick and inventive verbal humor.

comedy

A genre of literature, film, and other forms of art that is intended to be humorous.

LOL

That joke was so funny, I just couldn't stop laughing, LOL.

LOLZ

The meme is too funny, all my friends are sending LOLZ.