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单词 humorist
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humorist

noun

hu·​mor·​ist ˈhyü-mə-rist How to pronounce humorist (audio)
ˈyü-
1
archaic : a person subject to whims
2
: a person specializing in or noted for humor

Synonyms

  • card
  • comedian
  • comic
  • droll
  • farceur
  • funnyman
  • gagger
  • gagman
  • gagster
  • jester
  • joker
  • jokester
  • wag
  • wit
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Example Sentences

Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist.
Recent Examples on the Web The humorist shares his experiences dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2022 During the early days of the pandemic, humorist Fran Lebowitz made a shrewd point about Covid. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 17 Jan. 2022 The bestselling author and humorist holds court for an evening of wry anecdotes and sly observations, and will also take part in a book signing after the show. Matt Cooperlistings Coordinator, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2022 Vaid is survived by her wife, Kate Clinton, a political humorist; and two sisters. Steve Marble, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022 Tickets start at $57.75 to see why Sedaris is a bestselling humorist. Naomi Stock, Anchorage Daily News, 12 May 2022 Will Rogers, the down-home Oklahoma humorist and actor, whose popularity and paychecks were enormous, held the title of honorary mayor of Beverly Hills. Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2022 Audrey Atkins is the Director of Community Engagement at Birmingham’s National Public Radio member station WBHM by day, as well as a writer, speaker, and humorist. Shauna Stuart | Sstuart@al.com, al, 21 Apr. 2022 The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, named after the late writer and humorist of the same name, honors those who've had an impact on society. Dory Jackson, PEOPLE.com, 25 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

humorist

noun

hu·​mor·​ist ˈhyü-mə-rist How to pronounce humorist (audio)
ˈyü-
: a person who writes or talks in a humorous way

humorist

noun

as in comedian
a person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor Mark Twain is perhaps America's most beloved humorist

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • comedian
  • entertainer
  • funnyman
  • jokester
  • droll
  • farceur
  • comic
  • wag
  • jester
  • comedienne
  • wit
  • card
  • clown
  • joker
  • gagger
  • gagman
  • kidder
  • gagster
  • satirist
  • caricaturist
  • prankster
  • parodist
  • knockabout
  • buffoon
  • quipster
  • harlequin
  • wisecracker
  • practical joker
  • cutup
  • zany
  • banterer
  • teaser
  • fool
  • quipper
  • lampooner
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