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
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
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
While we work, Sinaloa teases me a little, but with good humor.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
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