humorous

adjective (humorous, more humorous, most humorous); adverb humorously

«humorous» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Funny; making people laugh or smile (a humorous story). tree →
Showing a sense of humour; liking to joke (a humorous person). tree →

In the lessons

In English lessons, humorous writing, poems and stories; a writer's humorous tone. In everyday life, humorous cards, comments and speeches. Phrases: «a humorous poem», «humorous side», «in a humorous way».

Examples

We read a humorous poem about a lazy cat. tree →
She wrote a humorous story about her dog. tree →
The speech was humorous and short. tree →
Grandad is very humorous; he tells jokes all day. tree →
The film has humorous moments. tree →
He told the story in a humorous way. tree →
The humorous poem was admirably recited, and the speaker much applauded. tree →

Note

Spelling trap: «humour» (UK) / «humor» (US), but the adjective is «humorous» in BOTH (no «u» after «o»). Do not confuse with «humerus» (the arm bone) — a pun gives «funny bone». Synonyms: funny, comic, amusing.

On Mova

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