humoristique
humorous
Definition & meaning
Humoristique is an adjective meaning humorous, comic, or intended to make people laugh. It can describe a person’s style, a piece of writing, a drawing, or a performance. Depending on context, it may suggest anything from gently amusing to overtly comic.
Grammar & Word origin
Humoristique is an adjective. It has the same form for masculine and feminine nouns; its plural form is humoristiques.
It is formed from humour and the suffix -istique. The spelling with h reflects the French spelling of humour.
Synonyms & antonyms
- drôle — “funny” or “odd”; more broadly applicable than humoristique.
- comique — “comic”; often emphasizes comedy or a comic effect.
- amusant — “amusing”; focuses on the enjoyment something provides.
- burlesque — “burlesque”; suggests exaggerated or absurd comedy.
Possible antonyms include:
- sérieux — “serious,” without a humorous tone.
- tragique — “tragic,” associated with suffering or disaster rather than comedy.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
C'est un livre très humoristique.adjective
It is a very humorous book.
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