humourist

/'hju:mərəs/ Cách viết khác : (humourist) /'hju:mərist/

Thân thiện

A humourist tells a funny story to a smiling audience.

Definition

Noun: A person who creates, performs, or writes material that is intentionally funny or amusing. A humourist uses wit, irony, satire, or comedy in their actions, speech, or writing to entertain others.

Usage

The word "humourist" is a formal term for someone whose primary role or talent is to be humorous. It is often used to describe professional writers, comedians, or speakers known for their comedic style. It is more specific than simply calling someone "funny."

Examples

• Mark Twain is celebrated as a great American humourist.
• The columnist is a sharp political humourist.
• She established her reputation as a humourist with her witty observations on everyday life.

Advanced Usage

• The term can imply a certain intellectual or literary quality to the humor, often associated with satire or social commentary, as opposed to slapstick or purely physical comedy.
• It is sometimes used in contrast to "comedian," with "humourist" suggesting a focus on written or spoken word humor (e.g., essays, lectures) rather than performance-based comedy.

Variants and Related Words

• Humorous (adjective): Characterized by humor; funny.
  • He told a humorous anecdote.
• Humour (noun, chiefly British English spelling): The quality of being amusing or comic. (Note: The American English spelling is "humor.")
  • She has a great sense of humour.

Synonyms

• Comedian: A performer who tells jokes and funny stories.
• Wit: A person skilled at making clever and funny remarks.
• Satirist: A humorist who uses satire to criticize people or ideas.
• Jester: A historical term for a professional joker or fool at a medieval court.

Antonyms

• Sober-sides: A humorless or very serious person.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• A sense of humour: The ability to perceive, enjoy, or express what is funny.
  • You need a good sense of humour to appreciate his jokes.
• Dry humour: A subtle, understated, and often ironic style of humor.
  • The author is known for his dry humour.

Học thuật

Noun

1. someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way

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