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humorous (adjective)

Causing laughter or amusement; comic.

💬 Example

"He told a humorous story that made everyone laugh."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'HUM' (a happy sound) and 'OUR' (shared by us). A humorous story makes 'us hum' with laughter.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'humorous' to mean 'strange'. → Using 'funny' for 'strange'.

Spelling it as 'humerous'. → Spelling it as 'humorous'.

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