humor
nounDefinition of humor
(Entry 1 of 2)
2a
in medieval physiology
: a fluid or juice of an animal or plant
specifically
: one of the four fluids entering into the constitution of the body and determining by their relative proportions a person's health and temperament
b
: characteristic or habitual disposition or bent : temperament
of cheerful humor
c
: an often temporary state of mind imposed especially by circumstances
was in no humor to listen
d
: a sudden, unpredictable, or unreasoning inclination : whim
… conceived the humor of impeaching casual passers-by … and wreaking vengeance on them.— Charles Dickens the uncertain humors of nature
3a
: that quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
Try to appreciate the humor of the situation.
b
: the mental faculty of discovering, expressing, or appreciating the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : the ability to be funny or to be amused by things that are funny
a guy with a great sense of humor
c
: something that is or is designed to be comical or amusing
The book is a collection of American humor. not a fan of the comedian's brand of humor
out of humor
: out of sorts
humor
verbDefinition of humor (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to soothe or content (someone) by indulgence : to comply with the temperament or inclinations of
The only way to get along with him is to humor him. I know you don't agree, but just humor me.
2
: to adapt oneself to
yielding to, and humoring the motion of the limbs and twigs— William Bartram
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