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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
the humorous moments in an otherwise somber affair "most humorous costume" went to the girl dressed as Little Bo Peep
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as in witty
given to or marked by mature intelligent humor
the movie's a humorous look at love and marriage
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Recent Examples of humorous
In that light, Tomi’s wardrobe throwback can be seen not just as a humorous fashion gag but as a symbol of returning to an earlier version of oneself.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
All these excellent, exacting details coexist well with each other to produce one of Lanthimos’s best films yet, a movie of startling ingenuity that also doubles as a humorous but pointed warning to us all.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The result is tender, humorous, and at times, tear-inducing.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
The production is an uplifting evening of theatre that is both educational and humorous from beginning to end, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
All these excellent, exacting details coexist well with each other to produce one of Lanthimos’s best films yet, a movie of startling ingenuity that also doubles as a humorous but pointed warning to us all.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The result is tender, humorous, and at times, tear-inducing.
—Essence, 21 Oct. 2025
The production is an uplifting evening of theatre that is both educational and humorous from beginning to end, according to a news release.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humorous
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Kristen Bell and her husband Dax Shepard are known to be funny, but one joke has kept them in the public eye all week.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The film is also possibly Reichardt’s funniest thus far.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Ben’s parents, were a legendary comedy duo in the ‘60s, breaking taboos by mining their reality – a sweet Jewish guy wed to a witty Irish Catholic – in an act that eventually led to successful independent careers.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Across four gritty, witty books, Jones and Johnson encounter elaborate con men who are extra inventive about their heists.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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John was best known for playing comedic roles, like his iconic starring role as Jack Ripper in Three’s Company.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Paired with a comedic audio, the clip has been liked by over 188,000 TikTok users, prompting an outpouring of amused comments on the platform.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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As in years past, there was plenty of heated debate, some clever campaigning on social media, a last-minute push for votes from A-list significant others and a few races that were neck-and-neck right up until the last ballot was cast.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Well, in some ways a lot of Dylan’s fakery of his own bio has always been very amusing.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the amusing jokes, Carlile’s point seems to be that Mitchell doesn’t need to be the world’s most flagrant empath to be one of its greatest healers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Jets’ situation is so comical because Justin Fields lasted only six games as the Steelers’ starter last season.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The move is all the more comical when it's revealed that Jenner asks the question during All's Fair production, with Close and costar Niecy Nash watching nearby.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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As anyone who saw his early New York performances still attests, Dylan was also legitimately funny, and the comic timing on display in these tapes is another revelation.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Oct. 2025
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One jewel, and a franchise—and comic archetype—was born.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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The actress, best known for her campy alter ego Elvira, shares a sinfully smart sweet from her new entertaining guide Elvira’s Cookbook From Hell.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, these are shows created and hosted and performed by people who are professionally interesting, captivating, entertaining, charming, and watchable.—
David Zucker,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Humorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humorous. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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