Word Finder - humor

definition

The quality of being amusing, comical, funny.

example

She has a great sense of humour, and I always laugh a lot whenever we get together.

synonyms

• amusingness
• comedy
• comicality
• wit

definition

A mood, especially a bad mood; a temporary state of mind or disposition brought upon by an event; an abrupt illogical inclination or whim.

example

He was in a particularly vile humour that afternoon.

synonyms

• mood

definition

Any of the fluids in an animal body, especially the four "cardinal humours" of blood, yellow bile, black bile and phlegm that were believed to control the health and mood of the human body.

synonyms

• bodily fluid

definition

Either of the two regions of liquid within the eyeball, the aqueous humour and vitreous humour.

definition

Moist vapour, moisture.

definition

To pacify by indulging.

example

I know you don't believe my story, but humour me for a minute and imagine it to be true.

A touch of humor came into his eyes.

We have a similar sense of humor, I think.

Humor danced in his eyes and twisted smooth lips.

His eyes held a glint of humor that never crossed his lips.

His sense of humor wasn't well understood by many.

His eyes flashed with humor, but it was gone before it could reach his lips.

The humor in Sarah's eyes was immediately replaced with concern - and then a guarded expression.

He has a quiet humor that goes unnoticed if you're not paying close attention.

Finally he sat up, a glint of humor in his eyes.

His humor was infectious.

His eyes were twinkling with humor, and something else.

The gaze lost its humor and he grimaced.

His was a smile that reached the eyes, where a spark of guarded humor glimmered.

She rolled her eyes at his twisted sense of humor, which normally teetered on lethal.

His humor dissipated at the sight of the black circles under her two-toned eyes.

Kiera doubted she would change her mind but decided to humor her happy friend.

Dean asked, more to humor Fred than anything else.

Humor put a telltale twinkle in his eyes long before the lopsided smile began.

Alex turned to her, his eyes reflecting humor, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

There was compassion in her sparkling gaze despite the gentle humor in her voice.

His eyes twinkled with humor and the dimple appeared.

Maybe that was why his response lacked the usual mocking humor.

His smile was sardonic, yet his eyes held a glint of humor.

Alex's mouth twisted into a wry smile and the dark eyes that sought hers held a trace of humor.

Katie laughed without humor.

Katie followed Carmen, her voice a mixture of surprise and humor.

His dark features brightened and his eyes twinkled with humor.

It was my attempt at humor, he explained, not unaffected by her concern.

Toby shook his head and started forward again, wondering when Ully had lost his sense of humor.  He led them in the direction where he sensed Katie, until night and clouds rendered the jungle too dark.

Humor put a twinkle in his eyes.

His voice was gruff, and his brows were drawn together in a frown... and yet the blue eyes twinkled with humor.

She put the spoon down, trying to recapture the humor.

He adjusted his hat, his eyes twinkling with humor.

Quinn will think were requesting something like a séance or spiritual encounter but if we don't humor Howie, he'll be devastated.

He had her kind of humor.

Rhyn growled a painful laugh, appreciative of the death dealer's dark humor.

His eyes sparkled with humor.

He's so charismatic; he's got such a great sense of humor.

If you can be mature and possibly even have a sense of humor, even if she doesn't want to take things to next level, you can still retain your good friendship.

Meals are prepared right in front of you, and the staff all around gets high marks for courtesy, professionalism, and sense of humor.

The dark eyes sparkled with humor.

He was joking, of course, but it was nice to think someone enjoyed her weird sense of humor.

Those eyes were warm, reflecting a mood somewhere between sober and light humor.

His eyes were dancing with humor.

He was so much like her father - the same offhanded delivery of humor.

His dark eyes were dancing with humor.

If it hadn't been for the obvious humor in his eyes, she would have sworn he was serious.

A touch of humor lurked in Señor Medena's dark eyes, but he continued as if he didn't notice.

His eyes held a glint of humor.

There had always been that element of humor between them.