ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Humor

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /hjuː.mə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Humor is a noun meaning US spelling of humour.

Meaning

US spelling of humour.

Example Sentences

He was in a particularly vile humor that afternoon.
I know you don't believe my story, but humor me for a minute and imagine it to be true.
For some days a fistula lacrymalis had come into my left eye, which discharged an humour, when pressed, that portended danger.
The humor of my proposition appealed more strongly to Miss Trevor than I had looked for, and from that time forward she became her old self again; for, even after she had conquered her love for the Celebrity, the mortification of having been jilted by him remained.

Word Forms

Synonyms for humor

Depending on context, synonyms include temper, mood, humour, witticism, wittiness, wit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include humour, witticism, wittiness, temper, mood, wit.

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