Humourous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Humourous is an adjective meaning (chiefly UK, uncommon, proscribed) Alternative spelling of humorous.
Meaning
(chiefly UK, uncommon, proscribed) Alternative spelling of humorous.
Example Sentences
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Synonyms for humourous
Depending on context, synonyms include wry, ludicrous, facetious, mirthful, zany, risible.
Antonyms for humourous
Common opposites include humorless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include joking, tongue-in-cheek, comical, facetious, funny, jocular.
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