Humorlessly: meaning, definitions and examples
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humorlessly
[ hjuหmษหlษsli ]
lack of humor
Humorlessly refers to a manner lacking in humor, wit, or playfulness. When someone behaves humorlessly, they are serious or stern, missing the lightheartedness typically associated with fun or joking.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She humorlessly observed the arguments from the sidelines.
- His humorlessly critical remarks left everyone in awkward silence.
- The comedian's humorlessly dry delivery surprised the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "humorlessly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sem humor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคพ เคนเคพเคธเฅเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช humorlos
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanpa humor
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะท ะณัะผะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ bez poczucia humoru
๐ฏ๐ต ใฆใผใขใขใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท sans humour
๐ช๐ธ sin humor
๐น๐ท ลakasฤฑz
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋จธ๊ฐ ์์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฏูู ููุงูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ bez humoru
๐ธ๐ฐ bez humoru
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒกๆๅนฝ้ป
๐ธ๐ฎ brez humorja
๐ฎ๐ธ รกn hรบmors
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะปะบัััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแฎแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ humorsuz
๐ฒ๐ฝ sin humor
Word origin
The term 'humorlessly' originates from the word 'humor,' which comes from the Latin 'humor,' meaning 'moisture' or 'fluid.' In the medieval period, it was believed that human moods were governed by bodily fluids or 'humors' (such as blood and bile). Over time, the meaning of 'humor' evolved to represent one's mood, particularly in relation to light-heartedness and playfulness. The adverb 'humorlessly' emerged as a way to describe an absence of this quality, emphasizing a lack of levity or jest in behavior or discourse. The change in connotation reflects broader shifts in societal attitudes towards humor and social interaction, further distinguishing light-hearted engagement from serious or solemn conduct.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,195, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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