good humor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good humor
First recorded in 1610–20
Example Sentences
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Again as though making a training film, Mr. Jones surrounds the central figure with role models who maintain good humor and understanding throughout every patience-testing episode.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Hill responded in good humor on X: “Should’ve left it up @Colts , this was funny,” with a shrug emoji.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2025
Their final installment was all cheery good humor and self-congratulation.
From Slate • May 9, 2025
Adventurous and brave, amiable and with good humor, Washington Donaldson won hearts with his failures as well as his successes.
From Salon • Nov. 3, 2024
He was glad she had a chance to act normal, but even Rob’s good humor couldn’t break him out of his deep feeling of trouble to come.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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