Humorously: meaning, definitions and examples
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humorously
[ hjuหmษหrษsli ]
used in a funny or amusing way
In a way that is intended to be funny or entertaining, often by making people laugh or smile.
Synonyms
amusingly, comically, wittily.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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humorously |
Used to describe something done with a sense of humor, often lightly and without offending.
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amusingly |
Describes something that is entertaining or funny in a light-hearted way.
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comically |
Used to describe something that is funny in an absurd or exaggerated manner.
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wittily |
Describes something said in a clever and humorous way, often involving quick thinking.
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Examples of usage
- She humorously recounted the events of the day.
- The comedian humorously imitated famous politicians during his act.
in a light-hearted manner
In a light-hearted and playful manner, characterized by humor or wit.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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humorously |
Used when saying or doing something intended to make people laugh. This can be used in both written and spoken contexts, such as jokes, comedies, or funny comments.
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playfully |
Used to describe actions or words that are intended to be fun or lighthearted, often in a teasing or flirtatious manner.
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jovially |
Used when describing a situation or person that is cheerful and friendly. It often implies a warm, hearty manner.
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merrily |
Used to describe a happy, lighthearted manner or action, often in a carefree and cheerful way.
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Examples of usage
- He humorously teased his friends about their fashion choices.
- The author humorously described the quirks of small-town life in his novel.
Translations
Translations of the word "humorously" in other languages:
๐ต๐น comicamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคพเคธเฅเคฏเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคตเค
๐ฉ๐ช humorvoll
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan lucu
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะผะพัะธััะธัะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ humorystycznie
๐ฏ๐ต ใฆใผใขใฉในใซ
๐ซ๐ท humoristiquement
๐ช๐ธ humorosamente
๐น๐ท mizahi bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋จธ๋ฌ์คํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุทุฑููุฉ ููุงููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ humoristicky
๐ธ๐ฐ humoristicky
๐จ๐ณ ๅนฝ้ปๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ humorno
๐ฎ๐ธ hรบmorรญskt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะทัะปะผะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแ แแกแขแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yumoristik ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ humorosamente
Etymology
The word 'humorously' is derived from the adjective 'humorous,' which comes from the Old French 'humor' meaning 'mood' or 'temper.' The use of humor to entertain or amuse has a long history, dating back to ancient times when humor was believed to balance the four fluids of the body. Over time, 'humorously' has evolved to describe actions or remarks that are intended to provoke laughter or amusement in a light-hearted manner.
See also: humorist, humorous, humorousness.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,239, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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