Humorously: meaning, definitions and examples

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humorously

 

[ hjuหˆmษ”หrษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.

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Word Description / Examples
humorously

Used to describe something done with a sense of humor, often lightly and without offending.

  • She humorously recounted the mishaps of her vacation.
amusingly

Describes something that is entertaining or funny in a light-hearted way.

  • The children watched the clown's antics amusingly.
comically

Used to describe something that is funny in an absurd or exaggerated manner.

  • He slipped on the banana peel comically, making everyone laugh.
wittily

Describes something said in a clever and humorous way, often involving quick thinking.

  • She responded wittily to every question, keeping the audience engaged.

Examples of usage

  • She humorously recounted the events of the day.
  • The comedian humorously imitated famous politicians during his act.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a light-hearted manner

In a light-hearted and playful manner, characterized by humor or wit.

Synonyms

jovially, merrily, playfully.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • He humorously described his clumsy attempts at cooking.
  • The comedian humorously addressed the audience.
playfully

Used to describe actions or words that are intended to be fun or lighthearted, often in a teasing or flirtatious manner.

  • The puppy nipped at his shoe playfully.
  • She playfully teased her friend about their new hat.
jovially

Used when describing a situation or person that is cheerful and friendly. It often implies a warm, hearty manner.

  • He greeted everyone jovially at the party.
  • The host spoke jovially, making everyone feel welcome.
merrily

Used to describe a happy, lighthearted manner or action, often in a carefree and cheerful way.

  • They danced merrily around the bonfire.
  • She sang merrily as she walked down the street.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comicamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคพเคธเฅเคฏเคชเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคตเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช humorvoll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan lucu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะผะพั€ะธัั‚ะธั‡ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ humorystycznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฆใƒผใƒขใƒฉใ‚นใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท humoristiquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ humorosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mizahi bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ๋จธ๋Ÿฌ์Šคํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุทุฑูŠู‚ุฉ ููƒุงู‡ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ humoristicky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ humoristicky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนฝ้ป˜ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ humorno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรบmorรญskt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะทั–ะปะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yumoristik ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.