Antonyms for humorous

Grammar : Adj

Spell : hyoo-mer-uhs or, often, yoo-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhyu mər əs or, often, ˈyu-

Definition of humorous

Origin : early 15c., "relating to the body humors," a native formation from humor, or else from Middle French humoreux "damp," from Old French humor (see humor (n.)). The meaning "funny" dates from 1705 in English. Related: Humorously; humorousness.

adj funny, comical

Example sentences :

The good lady, oblivious to the humorous side of her greeting, flushed in anger.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Because, while you may be humorous, you intend also to be sensible.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 2, April 9, 1870 » by Various

The symbol of that influence was that ancient symbol of the humble and humorous—a donkey.
Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton

In this poem the rhymes have their share in its humorous charm.
Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald

And your allusions to March-cats and March-Khalids are too pitiful to be humorous.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

"This is not a humorous affair—" began the congressman, with dignity.
Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The bitterness of the little man's final curse was not humorous.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

“Look here,” said the spy, with a look that was humorous, but not only humorous.
Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable

A humorous ballad is usually a thing to be fingered gingerly.
Extract from : « The Balladists » by John Geddie

It was a recollection of this that made the present situation so piquant and humorous.
Extract from : « Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas » by Lloyd Osbourne

Synonyms for humorous

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