humor
word
/ˈhjumɝ/
HYOO-mur
/ˈhjuːmə/
HYOO-muh
Definition
Humor is the quality of being funny or the ability to make people laugh. It can also refer to the style of jokes or comedy someone uses.
Usage & Nuances
Most often uncountable: 'He has a good sense of humor' and 'The movie is full of humor.' Common collocations include 'sense of humor', 'dark humor', and 'dry humor'. Don't confuse it with 'mood'; in American English, 'humor' usually means comedy, while the British spelling is often 'humour'.
Spanish: humorPortuguese (BR): humorPortuguese (PT): humorChinese (Simplified): 幽默Chinese (Traditional): 幽默Hindi: हास्यArabic: فكاهة - روح الدعابةBengali: হাস্যরস - কৌতুকবোধRussian: юморJapanese: ユーモアVietnamese: hài hướcKorean: 유머Turkish: mizahUrdu: مزاحIndonesian: humor
Example Sentences
What I love about her is her humor—she never takes herself too seriously.
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Her humor makes the class more fun.
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I like his humor in that TV show.
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Good humor can help people relax.
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Even in stressful meetings, she keeps her humor.
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His humor is so dry that some people miss the joke.
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