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Humorous
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Simple meaning
What does Humorous mean?
Humorous means funny or amusing.
Dictionary definition
Humorous means funny, amusing, or likely to make people smile or laugh.
Example sentences
Humorous in a sentence
easy
The humorous poem made the class laugh.
medium
His humorous answer lightened the mood during practice.
hard
A humorous description can make an ordinary moment feel playful and memorable.
Synonyms
Words like Humorous
funnyCausing laughter or amusement.
amusingEntertaining in a light or funny way.
Antonyms
Opposite words
seriousNot joking or playful.
solemnVery serious in tone or feeling.
Word family
Humorous word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does humorous mean?
Humorous means something is funny or amusing.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to humorous?
Humorous and funny are close in meaning.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses humorous correctly?
Humorous fits a sentence about something funny.
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