humorous

Example Sentences

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Happily, that becomes clear as this conversation morphs into a four-hour epic, rich with unexpectedly heartfelt and humorous detours.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Participants also thought the brand was most confident and humorous when it embraced the negative phrase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

An Italian doctors' association on Friday praised US ski star Lindsey Vonn's sister for recognising the "beauty" of Italian emergency room medical staff after she posted some humorous advice on social media.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Levito, the 2024 world silver medalist, is the classic balletic skater who packs a humorous punch behind her teenage smile.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

My mother is not humorous, not like the girl at the end who lifts her mocking chin to pose like Girl Graduate.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston