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humourless

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • /-mɚ-/
    • /ˈhjuː.mə.ləs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • /-mɚ-/

Definitions of humourless word

  • noun humourless (British spelling, Canadian) alternative spelling of humorless. 1
  • adjective humourless If you accuse someone of being humourless, you mean that they are very serious about everything and do not find things amusing. 0
  • adjective humourless (British, Canada) Alternative spelling of humorless. 0

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Parts of speech for Humourless

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

humourless popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

humourless usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for humourless

adjective humourless

  • sullen — showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
  • serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
  • sour — having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
  • dour — sullen; gloomy: The captain's dour look depressed us all.
  • dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.

Antonyms for humourless

adjective humourless

  • merry — full of cheerfulness or gaiety; joyous in disposition or spirit: a merry little man.
  • funnyfunnies. comic strips. Also called funny paper. the section of a newspaper reserved for comic strips, word games, etc.
  • adventurous — Someone who is adventurous is willing to take risks and to try new methods. Something that is adventurous involves new things or ideas.
  • clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
  • willing — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.

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