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.