humorous
/ˈhjuːməɹəs/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Full of humor or arousing laughter; funny.
Adjective
Examples
The waiters were so humorous - one even did a backflip for us, when we asked him.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Showing humor; witty, jocular.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “humorous” mean?
Full of humor or arousing laughter; funny.
Is “humorous” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.