humorous
Example Sentences
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The award for Best Musical went to "Schmigadoon!," a humorous tribute to Broadway's greatest hits and an adaptation of the series of the same name.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
One cannot help seeing a connection between the aged oysterman’s fatalism and his humorous vigor.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
That bite-sized introduction to his Boricua grandfather’s humorous wisdom evolved into the HBO Latino show, “Gran’pa Knows Best.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The situation becomes humorous where it concerns OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, a man with a very bad reputation outside of Silicon Valley.
From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026
The contrast between the friendly greeting and the weapons propped against their shoulders is almost humorous.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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