humor
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- noun
- /ˈhjuːmər/
- US
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humor
- Let me also say that I like humor, especially dark humor.
- sense of humor
- use humor
- humor and wit
At the same time, I'm a fan of dark humor when done well.
- At the same time, I'm a fan of dark humor when done well.
- And I love dark humor so much.
- So it just seems naive to put humour into such a volatile club.
- Anyway, that was the kind of lovely humour that that Nemtsov had.
- They weathered that storm with grace, humor, and even deeper connection.
- I wear a dress and for a bit of humour, I wear a bear.
- Let me also say that I like humor, especially dark humor.
- Now there's a difference between dry humor, bad humor, and good humor.
- And I think that's from humour can be remarkably healing.
- Don't stay away from political humor or sexual humor.
- And I think he needs the dark humor to release the valve.
- And I think that as you know, humor is a great teacher.
- So there's your recap with some humor mixed in.
- His science was exceptional, His, his, his humour was exceptional.
- Do you demonstrate love, patience, care, humor, compassion, empathy?
- Like I really enjoy the way that his humor comes off the page.
Examples
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Fate has a sense of humor sometimes.
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First, I prefer to use humor to connect with people.
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And I love dark humor so much.
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And I think that as you know, humor is a great teacher.
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Well, obviously that was some attempt at humor.
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Whatever the setting, humor tailored to the occasion can be highly effective.
Academic text (2017) -
There was a whole level of humor that you just didn't get.
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I keep my life sane so I can maintain my sense of humor; laughter is healing and healthy.
Academic text (2015) -
No one names her people and places with more skill and humor than J.K. Rowling.
Academic text (2011) -
The comedian's clever jokes revealed his remarkable sense of humor that delighted the audience.
Synonyms
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To see and enjoy what is funny and sometimes make others laugh
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Ability to think quickly and say clever, amusing things
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Light, joking talk or behavior when people expect seriousness
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A playful, joking way of behaving that makes people laugh
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A thing that makes people laugh
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How much people laugh at something
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A quality that makes people laugh
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5.0
The ability to make quick clever remarks that make people laugh
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7.2
A quiet, slightly mocking kind of humor
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7.8
A habit of making playful jokes about serious things
Being funny in a way that makes people laugh
To joke and be playful in a friendly way that makes people smile
The quality of being very funny and making people laugh a lot
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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7.3
A clear jelly that fills the space between the lens and the back of the eye
- Specialized
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6.6
A clear watery fluid between the eye's front and lens that keeps eye shape and feeds the cornea
- Archaic
A style of comedy that people see as middle-class or working-class and less formal
How Funny
Surface Forms
Etymology
Humor meaning 'being funny' grew from the old idea that body liquids shaped a person's temperament. Over time the word moved from meaning 'mood' to meaning someone's funny side, which is why 'sense of humor' means the ability to make people laugh.