B2adjective 5K

Humorous

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈhjuːmərəs/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈhjuːmərəs/"]/

Meaning of Humorous

funny; showing a sense of humour

In simple words: Funny or making you laugh.

Humorous in a sentence

• He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain.
• It's a humorous look at the world of fashion.
• The show offers a humorous take on family life.
• He had a wide mouth and humorous grey eyes.
• The film is delightfully humorous in the best traditions of romantic comedy.
• The stories range from the darkly humorous to the despairing.
• She had not intended to be humorous.

How to use Humorous

Use 'humorous' in both spoken and written contexts when describing something that is funny. It's suitable for a variety of audiences, but may sound somewhat formal in casual conversations. 'Funny' is more commonly used in informal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Humorous sounds like 'humor us', imagine a stand-up comedian making everyone laugh.

Related words

Collocations with Humorous

• be
• become
• find something
• extremely
• fairly
• very

Synonyms for Humorous

• funny
• comical
• amusing
• witty
• hilarious

Opposites of Humorous

• serious
• grave
• sombre

Common mistakes with Humorous

• Confused with 'humoristic', which is less common.
• Incorrectly using 'humorous' as a verb.
• Using 'humorous' in overly serious contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Humorous

What does Humorous mean?

Funny or making you laugh.

What is the definition of Humorous?

funny; showing a sense of humour

How do you use Humorous in a sentence?

He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain.

Can you give another example of Humorous?

It's a humorous look at the world of fashion.

What are synonyms for Humorous?

Common alternatives include funny, comical, amusing, witty, hilarious.

What is the opposite of Humorous?

Opposite meanings include serious, grave, sombre.

What words go with Humorous?

It commonly pairs with be, become, find something, extremely, fairly, very.

What are common mistakes when using Humorous?

Confused with 'humoristic', which is less common. Incorrectly using 'humorous' as a verb. Using 'humorous' in overly serious contexts.

How do you pronounce Humorous?

US: /["/ˈhjuːmərəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhjuːmərəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Humorous?

Use 'humorous' in both spoken and written contexts when describing something that is funny. It's suitable for a variety of audiences, but may sound somewhat formal in casual conversations. 'Funny' is more commonly used in informal situations.

What CEFR level is Humorous?

"Humorous" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.