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good humor

American  

noun

  1. a cheerful or amiable mood.


Etymology

Origin of good humor

First recorded in 1610–20

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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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