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Definition humor in American English

humor noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈhjumər/

▪ black, dry, gentle, grim, morbid, sardonic, tongue-in-cheek, wry

1

the quality that makes something funny

Example

a novel full of humor

Example

They laughed at things she didn't see the humor in.

Synonyms and related words
humor irony wit
1.1

funny things that people say and do

Example

He made a hopeless attempt at humor.

Synonyms and related words
humor irony wit
1.2

the ability to know when something is funny and to laugh at funny situations

Example

His colleagues remember him for his humor and his loyalty.

Example

Lynne is a friendly person with a great sense of humor.

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humor irony wit
2

someone's mood

Example

Fred's comments did nothing to improve Jo's humor.

Example

He laughed again, obviously in a good humor.

Synonyms and related words
mood emotion feelings
Definition humor in American English