humorous

Meanings

• adjective

  having or causing a feeling of happiness and amusement; comic

• adjective

  intended to amuse or make (someone) laugh; comically absurd or incongruous

  - "The clown's humorous antics brought joy to the children."
  - "His humorous comment lightened the mood during the presentation."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with humorous
gamorous , jurorous , luridous , murorous , nursery , peregrine , serene , turquoise

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Variants

List of all variants of humorous that leads to same result
humorous , humorously , humorousness , humorousnesses

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Forms

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humorously, humors, humour

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Etymology

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late Middle English: from Latin humorus 'moist, juicy, hence pleasing to the taste', from humus 'ground'

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Trivia

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1. Humor is a universal human experience, with evidence suggesting that even infants have a sense of humor.

2. The first recorded use of the word humorous in English was in the late 15th century.

3. Studies have shown that laughter releases endorphins, which can help reduce stress and improve mood.

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Related Concepts

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1. comedy: A genre of literature, drama, film, or other performing arts that is intended to make an audience laugh

2. satire: A genre of literature, drama, film, or other performing arts that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

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Culture

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Humor is a significant aspect of human life and culture, with various forms of expression such as stand-up comedy, satire, cartoons, and literature. Humor has been used throughout history to bring people together, challenge social norms, and provide relief from the stresses of daily life.

How to Memorize "humorous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a happy face or a clown to help remember the definition of humorous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word humorous with something that makes you laugh or brings joy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: Happiness, Unintentional, Making, Others, Smile.

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