humorous
Translation
funny, amusing, comical
Examples
He told a humorous story.
He told a humorous story.
She has a humorous way of looking at life.
She has a humorous way of looking at life.
Grammar Patterns
((humorous)) + noun A humorous story.
Similar Words
Synonyms: funny, amusing, comical, witty; Antonyms: serious, solemn, grave
Etymology
From Latin 'humor' (moisture, fluid), which in medieval physiology referred to the four bodily fluids believed to determine mood. The '-ous' suffix means 'full of'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as being 'full of humor'. If a story has humor, it is humorous.