humourous
UK: ˈhjuːmərəs | US: ˈhjuːmərəs
adj. causing laughter; amusing or comical
adj. having or showing a sense of humour
The word "humorous" traces back to the Latin humor, meaning "moisture" or "fluid." In ancient medicine, bodily fluids (humors) were believed to influence temperament, leading to the association with mood and disposition. By the 16th century, "humor" evolved to describe whimsical or playful behavior, and the suffix -ous (denoting "full of") transformed it into an adjective meaning "amusing" or "lighthearted." The spelling "humourous" is a less common variant, primarily British, but the standard form is "humorous."
His humorous remarks kept the audience laughing throughout the speech.
The book is filled with humorous anecdotes about travel mishaps.
She has a humorous way of handling stressful situations.
The cartoon’s humorous take on politics went viral.
Despite the serious topic, the speaker delivered a humorous presentation.