Definition of humorous adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. funny; showing a sense of humour. He gave a humorous account of their trip to Spain. It's a humorous look at the world of fashion. The show offers a humorous take on family life. He had a wide mouth and humorous grey eyes.

Adjective humorous (comparative more humorous, superlative most humorous) Full of humor or arousing laughter; funny.

1. characterized by humor; funny; comical: a humorous anecdote. 2. having or showing the faculty of humor; droll; facetious: a humorous person.

Humorous refers to the quality or state of being funny, amusing or causing laughter. It often involves the ability to perceive, enjoy, or express what is comical or amusing.

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humorous applies broadly to anything that evokes usually genial laughter and may contrast with witty in suggesting whimsicality or eccentricity.

When conversation has turned too serious or discordant, men introduce stories that are humorous or concern rather mundane behaviors and activities. I contend that they are not ironic at all, but rather humorous. This leads to many surprises and, in some cases, humorous discoveries.

If someone or something is humorous, they are amusing, especially in a clever or witty way. He was quite humorous, and I liked that about him.

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word humorous, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.