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humour
[hyoo-mer]
humour
/ ˈhjuːmə /
noun
the quality of being funny
Also called: sense of humour. the ability to appreciate or express that which is humorous
situations, speech, or writings that are thought to be humorous
a state of mind; temper; mood
( in combination )
ill humour
good humour
temperament or disposition
a caprice or whim
any of various fluids in the body, esp the aqueous humour and vitreous humour
Also called: cardinal humour. archaic, any of the four bodily fluids (blood, phlegm, choler or yellow bile, melancholy or black bile) formerly thought to determine emotional and physical disposition
in a bad mood
verb
to attempt to gratify; indulge
he humoured the boy's whims
to adapt oneself to
to humour someone's fantasies
Spelling Note
Other Word Forms
- humourless adjective
- humourful adjective
- humourlessness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of humour1
Example Sentences
He said "everyone was calm and dignified" and people "used an element of humour" to keep going.
He might even develop a sense of humour!
"It's all about sense of humour," she says.
"Ireland and the UK are so vastly different in their sense of humour and their references."
"But there are a lot of similarities - the family, it has the same energy, humour and swagger."
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