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.
HUMORISTIC
Hu`mor*is"tic, a.
Defn: Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a humorist.
HUMORIZE
Hu"mor*ize, v. t.
Defn: To humor. Marston.
HUMORLESS
Hu"mor*less, a.
Defn: Destitute of humor.
HUMOROUS
Hu"mor*ous, a. Etym: [Cf. L. humorosus, umorosus, moist. See Humor.]
1. Moist; humid; watery. [Obs.] All founts wells, all deeps humorous. Chapman.