Humoristic and Lachrymose

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Humoristic adjective - Causing or intended to cause laughter.

Usage example: a somewhat humoristic scene in an otherwise dark and brooding drama

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Lachrymose is an antonym for humoristic.

Lachrymose adjective - Given to expressing strong emotion (as sorrow) by readily shedding tears.

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Humoristic is an antonym for lachrymose.

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