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be humorous
[/biː ˈhjuːmərəs/]
verb phrase
ser humorístico
1.
to be funny or amusing; to have the quality of humor
His speech was meant to be humorous, but the audience didn't laugh.
Seu discurso deveria ser humorístico, mas a plateia não riu.
2.
to display or demonstrate a funny or witty nature
She has a way of making even serious topics be humorous.
Ela tem o jeito de tornar até tópicos sérios humorísticos.
NYC Slang
be funny as hell
Synonyms
be funny
be amusing
be witty
be comical
be entertaining
be droll
Antonyms
be serious
be somber
be grave
be dull
be tedious
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser engraçado
most common everyday usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser divertido
emphasizes entertainment aspect
São Paulo
ser humorístico
more formal or literary usage
Portugal
ser cómico
formal or theatrical context
Related Idioms & Phrases
crack a joke
have a sense of humor
not be in a joking mood
laugh it off
take it with a grain of salt
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