humorous

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The online blurb says the book is a "darkly humorous novel that uses the deftest touch to draw a thread through the lives of Welsh farmers, city accountants, Indian hoteliers and Eisteddfod mums".

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Morrison saw the potential for a humorous self-help book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

An Italian doctors' association on Friday praised US ski star Lindsey Vonn's sister for recognising the "beauty" of Italian emergency room medical staff after she posted some humorous advice on social media.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Both serious and humorous, the ads match certain actors, singers or athletes with a noted brand, organization or concept.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

I even had his humorous expression in my face, his sharp, optimistic awareness.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles