adjective

humorless

humourless, serious, unfunny

He told a very humorless story.

He told a very humourless story.

She is a serious and humorless person.

She is a serious and humourless person.

a ((humorless)) person/story lacking humor She is a serious and humorless person.

Synonyms: serious, solemn, dour; Antonyms: humorous, witty, funny

Composed of 'humor' + '-less' (without). Literally means 'without humor'.

The suffix '-less' means 'without', as in 'careless' or 'homeless'.

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