adv
Meaning 1
In a humorless manner; lacking levity or humor.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
humorlessly
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a humorless manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he reacted rather humorlessly to these rumors
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: humourlessly
Antonyms: humorously
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English humorless Middle English -ly English -ly English humorlessly From humorless + -ly.