humorist

This term describes a person whose primary identity or professional output is centered on comedy. While a comedian typically performs live for an audience, a humorist is often associated with the written word, such as essays, columns, or satirical stories. The connotation is generally more literary and sophisticated than that of a comic.

In a social context, the word can describe someone who possesses a natural wit and a penchant for finding the irony in everyday life. It suggests a personality trait of lightness and amusement rather than a professional vocation.