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Humor Definition: Sense of Humor, Jokes & Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：sense of humor (humor)

humor 🔊

/ˈhjuːmər/

A personal trait that allows you to see what is funny and make others laugh.

sense of humor 🔊

➕

/sɛns əv ˈhjuːmər/

The quality of being funny and able to make others laugh, often considered a positive personality trait.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'umor' (liquid); referred to four bodily fluids controlling temperament.

💡 Mnemonic

HUMOR: Humans Usually Make Others Roar – think of a funny human.

📖 Example

Sarah's humor is her greatest asset; she can lighten up the most stressful team meetings. 🔊 Sarah's humor is her greatest asset; she can lighten up the most stressful team meetings.

🔗 Collocations

dry humor – A subtle, understated type of humor often delivered with a straight face.

dark humor – Humor that finds comedy in serious or morbid topics.

sense of humor – The ability to appreciate or express humor.

🔄 Synonyms

wit (n.) – The ability to use words in a clever and funny way.

comedy (n.) – Entertainment that is funny and intended to make people laugh.

mirth (n.) – Amusement and laughter.

🚫 Antonyms

seriousness (n.) – The quality of being serious, not funny.

solemnity (n.) – The state of being solemn and serious.

gravity (n.) – Seriousness of manner.

🌱 Derivatives

humorous (adj.) – Funny, causing amusement.

humorist (n.) – A person who writes or tells jokes.

humorless (adj.) – Lacking a sense of humor.

📖 Cultural Story

From Hippocrates' theory of four bodily humors (blood, phlegm, etc.) controlling mood. 'Humorous' originally meant imbalanced, later evolved to mean 'funny' in the 18th century.

Meaning 2：jokes and comedy (humor)

humor 🔊

/ˈhjuːmər/

The funny things themselves, like jokes, stories, or actions that make you laugh.

Friends watching funny video and laughing together

jokes and comedy 🔊

➕

/dʒoʊks ænd ˈkɑːmədi/

The amusing things such as jokes, funny stories, or comedy shows that evoke laughter.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Learning a language through its humor, like jokes and funny shows, can be very effective and enjoyable. 🔊 Learning a language through its humor, like jokes and funny shows, can be very effective and enjoyable.

🔗 Collocations

black humor – Humor that deals with serious or tragic subjects in a comic way.

physical humor – Comedy involving physical actions and gestures.

stand-up humor – Comedy performed live by a comedian on stage.

🔄 Synonyms

comedy (n.) – Amusing entertainment.

jokes (n.) – Things said or done to cause laughter.

wit (n.) – Intelligent humor.

🚫 Antonyms

tragedy (n.) – A serious drama or event.

sadness (n.) – The state of being sad.

dullness (n.) – Lack of excitement or interest.

🌱 Derivatives

humorous (adj.) – Funny, causing amusement.

humorist (n.) – A person who writes or tells jokes.

humorlessly (adv.) – In a manner lacking humor.