Humorously
What it means
In a way intended or able to cause amusement.
Reach for it when describing comic presentation while leaving room to name its particular style
The guide humorously compares the old pump to a stubborn orchestra conductor.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
with a wink
Fits when a knowing informal signal invites the audience into the joke
Careful The phrase suggests irony and cannot describe all humorous delivery.
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everyday
Fits when the speaker does not intend literal interpretation
Careful A joking remark may fail to be humorous or may conceal a serious point.
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warm
Fits when light teasing or imagination matters more than laughter
Careful Playful behavior can be charming without being funny.
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professional
comically
Fits when the appearance or situation has a clearly comic effect
Careful Comically can sound observational and may imply ridicule.
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literary
drolly
Fits when dry, odd understatement is the exact comic manner
Careful Drolly is uncommon and too restrained for energetic humor.
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literary
wittily
Fits when clever wording or an apt comparison creates the humor
Careful Wittily is wrong for broad physical comedy or accidental amusement.
Opposites 3
- seriously
- solemnly
- humorlessly
Common phrases 3
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humorously observed
The mayor humorously observed that every committee adopts one chair.
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humorously described
The memoir humorously described the family's disastrous first picnic.
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humorously exaggerated
The poster humorously exaggerated the dangers of leaving socks on the stairs.
Word family 1
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Qwertygiy, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated