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Humorous


HU'MOROUS, adjective Containing humor; full of wild or fanciful images; adapted to excite laughter; jocular; as a humorous essay; a humorous story.

1. Having the power to speak or write in the style of humor; fanciful; playful; exciting laughter; as a humorous man or author.

2. Subject to be governed by humor or caprice; irregular; capricious; whimsical.

I am known to be a humorous patrician.

Rough as a storm, and humorous as the wind.

3. Moist; humid. [Not in use.]