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

  • (..) ways in the future. - Well, good luck with your book, and your wedding. - Thank you. I think you'd like Inez. She has a... has a very sharp sense of humor, and she's attractive. She doesn't say that we agree on everything, but... But the important things. Yeah, or...actually, (..)
    2011 Midnight in Paris