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Humor
01
the ability to understand, enjoy, or communicate what is funny or amusing
Examples
His sense of humor always lightens the mood in the office.
02
content or expression intended to be funny or entertaining
Examples
The book is a collection of American humor, showcasing various comedic styles.
03
a characteristic or temporary state of mind or mood
Examples
His good humor was infectious, lifting everyone's spirits.
04
one of the four body fluids (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile) believed in medieval times to affect health and mood
Examples
In medieval times, doctors believed that an imbalance of humors could cause illness.
05
the quality of being funny
06
a bodily fluid or semifluid, such as blood or lymph, that is essential for normal physiological functions
Examples
The body 's humors, like blood and lymph, play crucial roles in maintaining health.
to humor
01
put into a good mood
02
to do the things that a person wants, no matter how unreasonable they are, in order to keep them satisfied
Transitive
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humoral
humorist
humorless
humor
