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

  • (..) - All right? She's terrific! Superb! What else can you do, darling? - I can do a few things pretty well. - Such as what? Tennis, dancing, riding horses. A sense of humor! I bet you used to handle yourself pretty good, Mr. Lowenthal. You see what I mean? "I Sing the Body Electric." (..)
    1974 The Gambler