humor

noun
UK: /ˈhjuːmə(r)/
US: /ˈhjuːmər/

  1. The ability to understand and enjoy funny things.

    1. I like his humor, it's so fun. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has a great sense of humor and always makes me laugh with her jokes. [ ] [ ]

  2. The quality of being funny; that which is intended to induce laughter or amusement.

    1. The humor in the movie was very silly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The subtle humor of the play was appreciated by the sophisticated audience members. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wit amusement comedy
humor transitive-verb

  1. To try to make someone happy by doing what they want.

    1. Just humor me and try the soup. [ ] [ ]
    2. To humor her, he agreed to watch the romantic comedy she had selected. [ ] [ ]

  2. To adapt or accommodate oneself to.

    1. She tried to humor his strange requests. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite his eccentricities, she learned to humor him to maintain peace. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "humor" in English means: The ability to understand and enjoy funny things., The quality of being funny; that which is intended to induce laughter or amusement..

The phonetic transcription of "humor" is /ˈhjuːmə(r)/ in British English and /ˈhjuːmər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "humor": wit, amusement, comedy.

Example usage of "humor": "I like his humor, it's so fun.". More examples on the page.