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Humorous ˈhjuːmərəs World Funny Fashion Adjective Bre Gave

Word humorous
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈhjuːmərəs / NAmE / ˈhjuːmərəs /
Example
  • he gave a humorous account of their trip to spain.
  • a humorous look at the world of fashion
  • he had a wide mouth and humorous grey eyes.
  • a funny story
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humorous

(adjective)BrE / ˈhjuːmərəs / NAmE / ˈhjuːmərəs /
  1. funny and entertaining; showing a sense of humour
    • He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain.
    • a humorous look at the world of fashion
    • He had a wide mouth and humorous grey eyes.
    • a funny story
    • He was a very funny guy.
    • It’s a very amusing game to play.
    • It was a very entertaining evening.
    • a witty remark
    • a witty public speaker
    • a humorous look at the world of fashion
    • Many of the scenes in the book are richly comic.
    • an amusing party/game/evening

    Extra Examples

    • The film is delightfully humorous in the best traditions of romantic comedy.
    • The stories range from the darkly humorous to the despairing.
    • It’s a humorous look at the world of fashion.
    • She had not intended to be humorous.
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