humor

Definition

  • noun: a funny or amusing quality
  • noun: a normal functioning bodily semifluid or fluid (as the blood or lymph)
  • verb: to try to please or satisfy (someone) by doing what is wanted
  • verb: to soothe or content by indulgence
  • synonyms: whim, fancy, pleasantry

Examples

  • He answered the reporter's questions with charm and 'good humor'. [=in a friendly and cheerful way]

  • She has a great 'sense of humor'. [=she says funny things and can see the funny side of things]

  • Everyone likes the gentle 'humor' of his stories of family life.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Who is Arnold? I don't know, sweetheart, but whatever parts of you are dormant are gonna stay that way. All Lutz here can do is boost your sense of humor about how fucked you are. Anything deeper than that, you need a trip to behavior, so go blackmail a couple of techs up there. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Westworld Title: Trace Decay Season: 1 Episode 8