Humerous vs. Humorous: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 30, 2023
"Humerous" is an incorrect spelling of the word "humorous," which describes something that is funny or amusing.
Which is correct: Humerous or Humorous
How to spell Humorous?
Humerous is Incorrect
Humorous is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "humor" as the root of "humorous," and remember it has no 'e' after 'm.'
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Associate the "ou" in "humorous" with "you" laughing, as the word implies something funny.
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Use mnemonic "HU-MO-R-O-U-S spells laughs for us" to remember the sequence of letters.
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Remember that the correct spelling has the suffix "-ous" which is common in adjectives like "dangerous."
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Memorize the phrase "Humorous is uproarious," which both rhyme and are spelled with an "o-u."
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Humerous and Humorous Definitions
Humorous
Humorous describes something designed to be funny or to amuse.
He gave a humorous speech at the wedding.
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Humorous
It also denotes a whimsical or playful quality.
The child gave a humorous interpretation of the story.
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Humorous
Humorous can indicate irony or sarcasm.
His humorous remark caught everyone off guard.
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Humorous
In literature, humorous refers to a comic or light-hearted tone.
The novel was humorous, making readers laugh out loud.
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Humorous
In the context of behavior, humorous describes a person who often makes jokes.
She's always been the humorous one in the family.
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Humorous
Full of humor or arousing laughter; funny.
The waiters were so humorous - one even did a backflip for us, when we asked him.
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Humorous
(obsolete) Dependent on or caused by one's humour or mood; capricious, whimsical.
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Humorous
Subject to be governed by humor or caprice; irregular; capricious; whimsical.
Rough as a storm and humorous as the wind.
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Humorous
Full of humor; jocular; exciting laughter; playful; as, a humorous story or author; a humorous aspect.
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Humorous
Full of or characterized by humor;
Humorous stories
Humorous cartoons
In a humorous vein
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FAQs
What is the pronunciation of humorous?
/ˈhjuː.mər.əs/ or in American English, /ˈhjuːmərəs/
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Which vowel is used before humorous?
Typically, the article "a" precedes "humorous."
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Why is it called humorous?
It comes from the word "humor," indicating a quality of being amusing or funny.
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What is the verb form of humorous?
The related verb is "humor," as in "to humor someone."
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What is the singular form of humorous?
Humorous (it is an adjective, not a noun).
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Which preposition is used with humorous?
"About" as in "humorous about something."
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How is humorous used in a sentence?
"His humorous anecdotes made him the life of the party."
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What is a stressed syllable in humorous?
The first syllable "hu" is stressed.
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