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humour Definition and Meaning in English (humour definition)

noun
Synonyms:witcomedydrollery
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Humour definition: The quality of being amusing or comical, often expressed through jokes or witty remarks.

Definitions of Humour

  1. 1noun

    The quality of being amusing or comical, often expressed through jokes or witty remarks.

  2. 2noun

    A person's mood or state of mind, especially in the phrase 'good humour' or 'bad humour'.

  3. 3verb

    To gratify or indulge someone by conforming to their wishes, even if one does not fully agree.

Example Sentences

casual

“Her sense of humour always brightens up the room.”

casual

“He was in a good humour after receiving the news.”

business

“It's sometimes better to humour a difficult client.”

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Inflected Word Forms

agent nounhumorist
adjectivehumorous
adverbhumorously

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Humour definition: The quality of being amusing or comical, often expressed through jokes or witty remarks.
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