Humorous

Pronunciation: /ˈhjuːmərəs/

Definitions of humorous

adjective causing amusement or laughter; funny

Example Sentences

A1 The clown at the circus told a humorous joke.

A2 My friend always has a humorous story to tell at parties.

B1 The sitcom I watched last night was full of humorous moments.

B2 The comedian's stand-up routine was both clever and humorous.

C1 The satirical cartoonist is known for his humorous take on current events.

C2 The author's witty and humorous writing style has earned him a loyal following.

Examples of humorous in a Sentence

formal The speaker delivered a humorous speech that kept the audience entertained.

informal My dad always tells the most humorous jokes at family gatherings.

slang That stand-up comedian is so funny, his jokes are seriously humorous.

figurative Her humorous personality lights up the room and brings joy to everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of humorous

• past tense: humored
• plural: humorous
• comparative: more humorous
• superlative: most humorous
• present tense: humors
• future tense: will humor
• perfect tense: have humored
• continuous tense: is humoring
• singular: humorous
• positive degree: humorous
• infinitive: to humor
• gerund: humoring
• participle: humored

Origin and Evolution of humorous

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'humorous' originated from the Latin word 'humor' which means 'moisture' or 'fluid'. In ancient Greek medicine, it referred to the four fluids (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile) believed to determine a person's temperament.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'humorous' evolved to describe something that is funny, amusing, or characterized by humor. It shifted from its original medical context to a more general sense of being lighthearted or comical.