Humoristic and Poignant

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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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Poignant is an antonym for humoristic.

Poignant adjective - Having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies.

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Humoristic is an antonym for poignant.

Nearby Words: poignancy, poignantly

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