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  3. /humorously

humorously

UK/'hju:mərəsli/US
B1

Definitions

adv.

In a funny or amusing way.

幽默地,诙谐地。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
humorous-earth, ground, low; (extended) human; moist
+
-lyone who does, agent
=humorously

humorous + -ly = in a humorous manner.

Root hum still carries 46 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    He humorously described his many failed attempts at cooking.

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