good humor
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of good humor
First recorded in 1610–20
Example Sentences
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Their final installment was all cheery good humor and self-congratulation.
From Slate • May 9, 2025
Pompeo said she doesn’t know what’s next in this stage of her career, but with good humor, she and Duplass agreed: “Let’s hope this goes well.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025
Major Leonard, according to Kirby, was a woman of incredible optimism and good humor.
From Salon • May 27, 2024
Turner’s pre-season press tour validated the apparent honesty of his vulnerability — writers and talk show hosts marveled at his good humor, lack of self-importance and radiant sincerity.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2023
Give her a few more minutes and she’ll have worked herself into a good humor again.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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