Humorous and Wry

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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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Wry and humorous are semantically related in amusing topic. In some cases you can use "Wry" instead an adjective "Humorous".

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

Wry adjective - Humorously sarcastic or mocking.

Usage example: with a wry Scottish wit

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Humorous and wry are semantically related in ironic topic. You can use "Humorous" instead an adjective "Wry".

Nearby Word: wryly

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