good humor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good humor
First recorded in 1610–20
Example Sentences
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He definitely did nothing to deserve any of this, but he’s honestly such an icon, and the fact that he was in such good humor about it, it was honestly hilarious.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
His arguments were strong, and he delivered them with courage, clarity and a disarming good humor that was magnified by his directing them at ideas, not people.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
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
At least Frank Millet still seemed strong and healthy and full of the earthy good humor that had so enlivened the long nights during the fair’s construction.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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