HUMORISTIC Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

humoristic

adjective

ˌhyü-mə-ˈri-stik

Definition of humoristic

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 humoristic Paul Thomas Anderson calls her the best special effect of the year, in a humoristic, complimentary way, of course. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2026

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Adjective

Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes recalled a humorous story about Bailey while speaking to reporters on Wednesday.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Absurd and darkly humorous drama, offering an unconventional take on aging, loneliness and human dignity.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of humorous

Adjective

Even the Harlem Globetrotters occasionally shelved their comedic antics for a night and sent out a highly competitive team to take on college basketball’s best.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Robertson traces Perry’s life as a child of divorce to a hopeful comedic actor to star of one of the biggest TV shows of all time.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of comedic

Adjective

Divorced from the context of a map, Texas' congressional districts might just look like a collection of funny shapes.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
China did not find anything funny about the French star laughing at a meme of Mao, the communist dictator whose regime resulted in tens of millions of deaths.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of funny

Adjective

This isn’t the first time real-world politics have informed comic writing.

— Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026
The church elders’ comic banter brings the play to life, but a mother-daughter clash over faith, independence and gender politics feels underdeveloped, despite a visually striking production.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of comic

Adjective

Still, the episodes move along so fast and the bursts of talent emerge with enough frequency that Minimum Wage makes for an amusing, energetic, instantly disposable binge.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
Some participants appreciate the light-hearted and good-natured humor, expressing gratitude and finding it timely and amusing.

— Edith Pritchett, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of amusing

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