as in humorous
causing or intended to cause laughter
a somewhat humoristic scene in an otherwise dark and brooding drama
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humoristic
Adjective
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The only thing more captivating than Mane’s humorous lyrics is his streetwear look.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026 -
The most effective Super Bowl ads this year delivered an emotional or humorous punch while also clearly conveying the importance or utility of their products, according to Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Robbie, who proved her deadpan comedic acting chops in Barbie, is a joy as the flighty, vain, fast-talking Cathy, totally lacking in self-awareness.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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The comedic actress and two-time Emmy winner died at her home in Los Angeles after a brief illness, her reps at CAA confirmed.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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From the other side of the window the guard is giving me funny kine looks.—
Jasmin 'Iolani Hakes,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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But history, which has a funny way of repeating itself, suggests otherwise.—
Stephen Mihm,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Is this just the usual lurch into the All-Star Break, a comical stretch of lousy basketball karma … or something else?—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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The score is a comical barrage of harp strums, as if heaven’s angels have gotten good and drunk.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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O’Hara was one of the most celebrated comic actresses of her generation.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Mammoth, which recently launched Season 2 on the BBC, stars and is created by Welsh comic and actor Mike Bubbins.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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Erskine is a charming mess as the highly amusing Alice, who has no personal boundaries and is reeling from a recent break up.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Schein directs the show with tongue firmly planted in cheek, so there are many amusing sight gags (like an atrocious comb-over wig).—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Humoristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humoristic. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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