Humorous and Jolly

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Humorous adjective - Causing or intended to cause laughter.

Usage example: “most humorous costume” went to the girl dressed as Little Bo Peep

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Jolly and humorous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jolly" instead an adjective "Humorous".

Nearby Words: humor, humoring, humour, humored, humorist

Jolly adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

Usage example: an especially jolly crowd of well-wishers at their wedding reception

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Humorous and jolly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Humorous" instead an adjective "Jolly".

Nearby Word: jollying

In the same vein as Batman, Zuko's perpetually frowning, serious demeanor leaves him wide open to many a humorous moment, partially to being paired with his foil of a jolly uncle.note Hilariously parodied in this comic.

Source: The Comically Serious

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