humor

//ˈhjuːmər//
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Noun

humorSingular
humorsPlural
1

The quality of being amusing or comic, especially as expressed in literature or speech

His writing is full of humor and wit.

2

A mood or state of mind

She was in a good humor after hearing the news.

3

(historical) Any of the four bodily fluids (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile) believed in ancient and medieval medicine to affect a person's health and temperament

Ancient physicians believed that an imbalance of the four humors caused disease.

Verb

humorInfinitive
humorPresent tense
humoredPast tense
humoredPast participle
humoringPresent participle
humorsThird-person singular
1

To comply with the wishes of someone in order to keep them content or avoid confrontation

She decided to humor him and agreed to watch his favorite movie.