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- /-mɚ-/
- /ˈhjuː.mə.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /-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
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
- funny — funnies. 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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