Words / A2

HYOOM-uh/ˈhjuːmə/

Humour is being funny, or seeing the funny side: a sense of humour, good humour, British humour. British spelling is humour; American is humor. Joke is one funny story; humour is the wider quality. Comedy is a funny film or show. Mood is how you feel; good humour can mean a cheerful mood. Do not write humerus (a bone) for humour.

Meaning

The quality of being funny, or the ability to see the funny side.

Examples

• “His humour made the long journey easier.”
• “Her humour kept the class going during the gloomy, foggy week.”
• “You need a sense of humour when trains are late.”

Good to know

a sense of humour. British: humour. American: humor. One funny story: a joke. Show: comedy.

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