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

  • (..) the story of Thalia's bra very inspires me. How nice of you to show up just to watch me win. Everything they say about you is wrong, Clarisse. You actually do have a sense of humor. - There goes another one. - Go, Percy! Come on, Percy! I got drachma on you! You bet on this? (..)
    2013 Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters