HU'MOROUS, a. Containing humor; full of wild or fanciful images; adapted to excite laughter; jocular;as a humorous essay; a humorous story.
1. Having the power to speak or write in the style of humor; fanciful; playful; exciting laughter; as a humorous man or author.2. Subject to be governed by humor or caprice; irregular; capricious; whimsical. I am known to be a humorous patrician. Rough as a storm, and humorous as the wind.3. Moist; humid. [Not in use.]