German word

humorvoll

Pronunciation

IPA/huˈmoːɐ̯fɔl/

Meaning

  • adjectivehumorous

Example

Mein Kollege ist humorvoller als ich.

My colleague is more humorous than I am.

Illustration for humorvoll (humorous)

More examples

Sie nahm die Bemerkung humorvoll auf.

She took the remark humorously.

Core concept

A person whose remarks are filled with warm, good-natured humor and make conversation feel lighter.

Common phrases

  • humorvoll sein

    be humorous

  • eine humorvolle Bemerkung machen

    make a humorous remark

  • mit humorvollem Ton sagen

    say in a humorous tone

Similar words

witzig: Clever and amusing through quick wit or an unexpected twist.
lustig: Funny in a way that entertains people and lifts their mood.
scherzhaft: Joking in tone and not meant to be taken literally or seriously.
ironisch: Deliberately implying something different from, or opposite to, the words used.

Definition in German

Sich durch feinen, oft wohlwollenden Witz auszeichnend; humorvolle Äußerungen lockern Gespräche auf.

Word origin

The adjective combines the noun "Humor" with the suffix "-voll", meaning full of or characterized by something.

Usage tips

  • "Humorvoll" usually describes a person's manner or comments, while "witzig" more directly highlights a clever joke or witty remark.

Other meanings

  • funnyadjective
  • wittyadjective

Opposites

  • humorloshumorlessadjective
  • ernstseriousadjective

Related words

  • humoristischhumorousadjective
  • Humoristhumoristnoun

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