Clever
Clever adjective - Given to or marked by mature intelligent humor.
Usage example: a clever joke that requires a little bit of thought on the part of the listener
Humorous is a synonym for clever in amusing topic. In some cases you can use "Humorous" instead an adjective "Clever", when it comes to topics like witty.
Nearby Words: cleverness, cleverly
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Game Cola A website devoted to observing video games in a clever and humorous light.
Source: Videogame Culture - This is a site that flourishes on this very idea of videogame-humor.Game Cola is a site devoted to observing video games in a clever and humorous light.
Source: Website / Game Cola - Let's give an example with the guys at RiffTrax, who are both rather clever and humorous in most of their riffs.
Source: Analysis / Caustic Critic
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