good humor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good humor
First recorded in 1610–20
Example Sentences
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“They bring good humor and good candy,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Their final installment was all cheery good humor and self-congratulation.
From Slate • May 9, 2025
It showed a flash, but no more than a flash, of anger, and intense embarrassment, and eventually, polite patience and forced good humor.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024
Major Leonard, according to Kirby, was a woman of incredible optimism and good humor.
From Salon • May 27, 2024
They all seemed in good humor, grinning and nudging each other and smiling.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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