Synonyms for humorously

Grammar : Adv

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

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

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Définition of humorously

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.

adv comically

Example sentences :

"It is a good thing to have a rich son," said Captain Rushton, humorously.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

Once she had humorously lamented that she had never been to Simpson's restaurant in the Strand.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

She had bright, humorously satirical eyes; and her mouth was large.
Extract from : « The Prisoner » by Alice Brown

In repose, his congested face had a humorously melancholy expression.
Extract from : « Chance » by Joseph Conrad

"Perhaps she will elope," the doctor said to his wife, humorously.
Extract from : « The Man Who Wins » by Robert Herrick

"I wish I hadn't mentioned food," went on Mr. Tolman humorously.
Extract from : « Steve and the Steam Engine » by Sara Ware Bassett

"Let's get along and take a look at our rivals," suggested Jerry humorously.
Extract from : « Marjorie Dean, College Sophomore » by Pauline Lester

I began to talk to him, not humorously, but as if he were a Scotchman and open only to argument.
Extract from : « Wood Folk at School » by William J. Long

"The devil or the deep sea," replied Jim, humorously inclined.
Extract from : « Frontier Boys in Frisco » by Wyn Roosevelt

She was surprised to see him so unstudied, so uncritical, so humorously anecdotal.
Extract from : « The Coast of Chance » by Esther Chamberlain

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