What means humorless?

What means humorless?

1 : lacking a sense of humor. 2 : lacking humorous characteristics.

What is meant by absurdist?

Definition of absurdism : a philosophy based on the belief that the universe is irrational and meaningless and that the search for order brings the individual into conflict with the universe — compare existentialism.

What is the meaning of petulantly?

1 : insolent or rude in speech or behavior. 2 : characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor : peevish. Other Words from petulant Synonyms Petulant Has Latin Roots Example Sentences Learn More About petulant.

What is the definition of interminably?

Definition of interminable : having or seeming to have no end especially : wearisomely protracted an interminable sermon.

What is absurdism theory?

Absurdism as a philosophy refers to the fundamental nature of conflict in human tendency to find meaning and inherent value in life and inability in the same in a purposeless existence in an irrational universe. The discipline of absurdism varies a great deal on a theoretical template of conclusions.

What is the meaning of nonsense in English?

Definition of nonsense (Entry 1 of 2) 1a : words or language having no meaning or conveying no intelligible ideas “And the mome raths outgrabe” is pure nonsense. b(1) : language, conduct, or an idea that is absurd or contrary to good sense To regard the struggle for existence as tragic, however, is logical nonsense.—

What does it mean to have a sense of humor?

b : the mental faculty of discovering, expressing, or appreciating the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : the ability to be funny or to be amused by things that are funny a guy with a great sense of humor.

What are some examples of nonsense poetry?

Popular writers of nonsense poetry throughout history include Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, Roald Dahl, and the famous children’s book author Dr. Seuss. The works of Lewis Carroll are examples of nonsense verses where words are made up. His poem Jabberwocky features phrases like “vorpal sword,” “manxome foe,” and “uffish thought.”

What is logical nonsense?

b(1) : language, conduct, or an idea that is absurd or contrary to good sense To regard the struggle for existence as tragic, however, is logical nonsense.— O. B. Hardison Jr.

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