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HUMORLESSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does humorlessly mean?
• HUMORLESSLY (adverb)
The adverb HUMORLESSLY has 1 sense:
1. in a humorless manner
Familiarity information: HUMORLESSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a humorless manner
Synonyms:
humorlessly; humourlessly
Context example:
he reacted rather humorlessly to these rumors
Antonym:
humorously (in a humorous manner)
Pertainym:
humorless (lacking humor)
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