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humorlessly

/ˈhjuː.mə.ləs.li/

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adverb

/ˈhjuː.mə.ləs.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «в манере, лишённой юмора или чувства веселья». Описывает действия, выражения или тона, которые являются серьёзными, торжественными или лишёнными забавы.

An adverb meaning "in a manner lacking humor or a sense of fun." It describes actions, expressions, or tones that are serious, solemn, or devoid of amusement.

  1. In a humorless mannerB2formal

    In a way that lacks a sense of humor or is serious and unsmiling.

    ruБез юмора

    • He stared humorlessly at the comedian's jokes.
    • She responded humorlessly to the playful teasing.
    • The professor humorlessly corrected the student's mistake.

    Synonymsdourlygravelygrimlyseriouslysoberlysolemnlysternlyunsmilingly

    Antonymsamusinglyfacetiouslyjestinglyjokinglyplayfullywaggishlywittily

Forms
  • more humorlessly comparative form
  • most humorlessly superlative form