Humor Definition
hyo͝omər
humored, humoring, humors
noun
humors
Any fluid or juice of an animal or plant.
Webster's New World
That which is intended to induce laughter or amusement.
A writer skilled at crafting humor.
American Heritage
Any of the four fluids (cardinal humors) formerly considered responsible for one's health and disposition: blood, phlegm, choler, or melancholy.
Webster's New World
The quality that makes something seem funny, amusing, or ludicrous; comicality.
Webster's New World
The ability to perceive, appreciate, or express what is funny, amusing, or ludicrous.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
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verb
humored, humoring, humors
To comply with the mood or whim of (another); indulge.
Webster's New World
To act in agreement with the nature of; adapt oneself to.
Webster's New World
Humor means to agree with the wishes or ideas of someone else just to make them feel better.
An example of humor is lying to someone by telling them the meal they cooked for you was the best you've ever eaten.
YourDictionary
US spelling of humour.
I know you don't believe my story, but humor me for a minute and imagine it to be true.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
idiom
out of humor
- In a bad mood; irritable.
American Heritage
out of humor
- not in a good mood; cross; disagreeable
Webster's New World
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Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Humor
- out of humor
- out of humor
Origin of Humor
Middle English fluid from Old French umor from Latin ūmor, hūmor
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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