humorous
gb/hjˈumɚəs/ us/hjˈumɚəs/
B2
English
~ 6900
vicces, humoros
B2
1
Usage pattern:
a humorous [story/comment/remark/video]
The movie was light and humorous without being stupid.
A film könnyed és humoros volt, de nem lett tőle bugyuta.
She ended her speech with a humorous anecdote about her first job.
A beszédét egy humoros anekdotával zárta az első munkahelyéről.
I saw a humorous video online that made me laugh out loud.
His email included a humorous remark about working from home in pajamas.
The magazine often publishes humorous cartoons about office life.
Learner examples
The teacher told a humorous story to relax the class.
A tanár egy vicces történetet mesélt, hogy oldja az osztály feszültségét.
That was a very humorous joke; everyone laughed.
Ez egy nagyon vicces vicc volt; mindenki nevetett.
We watched a humorous video after dinner.
He made a humorous comment, and the room became less tense.
I like books with humorous pictures and simple text.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "humorous" with "fun". "Humorous" means something is funny and makes you laugh; "fun" means something is enjoyable, but not always funny. For example: "a humorous story" (it is funny) vs. "a fun game" (it is enjoyable). Also, learners often overuse "funny" and forget that "humorous" is more natural in written or formal contexts, like "humorous article" or "humorous ad".
Meaning
funny; causing amusement
Collocations
humorous story
|humorous comment
|humorous remark
|humorous video
|humorous ad
|humorous anecdote
Synonyms
funny (Most common everyday word; can sound more casual and can also mean 'strange' in some contexts.)
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amusing (Slightly more formal and mild; suggests gentle enjoyment rather than loud laughter.)
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comical (Often suggests something visibly or obviously funny, sometimes in a silly way.)
Antonyms
serious (Describes things that are not meant to be funny or playful.)
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dull (Suggests something is not interesting or entertaining, and definitely not funny.)
Themes
entertainment
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Making people smile or laugh in a light, friendly way.
Causing amusement or laughter, especially in a light and friendly way.
B2
2
humoros
B1
Usage pattern:
a humorous [person/style/tone/approach]
She has a naturally humorous personality that puts people at ease.
Természeténél fogva humoros személyiség, és ettől mindenki könnyebben érzi magát mellette.
His writing has a humorous tone even when he talks about serious topics.
Az írásainak még akkor is humoros a hangvétele, amikor komoly témákról beszél.
The manager took a humorous approach to the problem, which helped calm everyone down.
I appreciate his humorous perspective on everyday frustrations.
Despite the bad news, her humorous style of speaking made us feel less afraid.
Learner examples
My uncle is a very humorous person.
A nagybátyám nagyon humoros ember.
Our teacher has a humorous style, so his classes are never boring.
A tanárunk humoros stílusban tanít, ezért az órái sosem unalmasak.
She tried to keep a humorous tone during the meeting.
I like his humorous way of talking about work.
Her humorous personality helps her make friends easily.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "humorous" only for jokes or things (like a "humorous story") and forget it can describe people or styles ("a humorous teacher", "a humorous tone"). They may also say "he is very humor" instead of the correct "he is very humorous" or "he has a good sense of humor".
Meaning
showing a playful sense of humor
Collocations
humorous writer
|humorous style
|humorous tone
|humorous personality
|humorous approach
|humorous perspective
Synonyms
witty (Suggests clever, quick, and often intelligent humor, not just light fun.)
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playful (Focuses more on the light, fun attitude; may or may not be strongly funny.)
Antonyms
solemn (Emphasizes a very serious, formal manner with no joking.)
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humorless (Direct opposite; describes a person or style with no sense of humor.)
Themes
personality
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Showing a kind and playful way of being funny in how you speak, write, or act.
Showing a light, playful sense of humor in one’s attitude, personality, or style of expression.
Grammar
Dictionary form
humorous
IPA
GB/hjˈumɚəs/
US/hjˈumɚəs/
Syllables & stress
hu - mor - ous (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (hu)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: humorous
Word family
Expressions
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