Noah Webster
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.]