HUMORIST

humorist, humourist

(noun) someone who acts speaks or writes in an amusing way

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

humorist (plural humorists)

A humorous person.

A person who writes or performs humorous material.

One who studies or portrays the humours of people.

Coordinate terms

• comedian / comedienne

• comic

• clown

• jester

Source: Wiktionary


Hu"mor*ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. humoriste.]

1. (Med.)

Definition: One who attributes diseases of the state of the humors.

2. One who has some peculiarity or eccentricity of character, which he indulges in odd or whimsical ways. He [Roger de Coverley] . . . was a great humorist in all parts of his life. Addison.

3. One who displays humor in speaking or writing; one who has a facetious fancy or genius; a wag; a droll. The reputation of wits and humorists. Addison.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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