humorously

[US]/'hju:mərəsli/
[UK]/ˈhjumərəslɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a manner that is amusing; with humor; in a witty or playful manner.

Example Sentences

Some of the students commented humorously on their teacher’s cap.

She humorously recounted her embarrassing moment at the party.

He humorously imitated his boss's mannerisms.

The comedian humorously poked fun at current events in his stand-up routine.

She humorously teased her friend about his new haircut.

The book humorously explores the challenges of parenting.

He humorously responded to the criticism with wit and charm.

The cartoonist humorously depicted the absurdity of bureaucracy in his latest comic strip.

The sitcom humorously portrays the everyday lives of a group of friends.

She humorously added a twist to the traditional fairy tale in her retelling.

The advertisement humorously promotes the benefits of the new product.

Real-world Examples

" Do you mean you've been to a medium? " inquired Jordan humorously.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

Humorously, in the case of Professor X, some of his students actually had wings.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 8

Now both are back together in what has humorously been dubbed the Entente Frugale (or frugal agreement).

Source: BBC Listening August 2016 Collection

PARAMORE: (Nodding his head humorously several times) Great old character. Great old character.

Source: Beauty and Destruction (Part 2)

Gino, much amused, laid his hand upon the little table, and beat the marble humorously with his fists.

Source: The places where angels dare not tread.

" He is in love with this regal creature, then" ? the Doctor inquired humorously.

Source: Washington Square

Well, it can be used sarcastically and humorously to describe someone who thinks they are intelligent but actually does something stupid.

Source: BBC Authentic English

It's sometimes used humorously, as in making a joke, but Joshua isn't joking here.

Source: 2016 ESLPod

So even when the English words in a sentence are known for certain, computerised language services may produce stilted or humorously inaccurate translations.

Source: The Economist - Technology

I cannot help speaking humorously, but you must die many times before you enter this particular plane of existence.

Source: 1The Eternal Validity of the Soul

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