The meaning of HUMOROUS is full of or characterized by that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : full of or characterized by humor : funny.

When conversation has turned too serious or discordant, men introduce stories that are humorous or concern rather mundane behaviors and activities.

Definition of humorous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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. ...a humorous magazine.

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

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.

Feb 13, 2026 · Adjective humorous (comparative more humorous, superlative most humorous) Full of humor or arousing laughter; funny.