HU'MOROUS, adjective Containing humor; full of wild or fanciful images; adapted to excite laughter; jocular; as a humorous essay; a humorous story. 1. Having the power to speak or write in the style of humor; fanciful; playful; exciting laughter; as a humorous man or author. 2. Subject to be governed by humor or caprice; irregular; capricious; whimsical. I am known to be a humorous patrician. Rough as a storm, and humorous as the wind. 3. Moist; humid. [Not in use.]
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