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Meaning of humor
The quality of being amusing or comical
Etymology of humor
The word "humor" originates from Old French "humor" or "humour", derived from Latin "humor", meaning "moisture" or "fluid", which was used to describe the four fluid-like substances (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile) believed to be responsible for a person's mood or temperament
The word's meaning expanded over time to include the concept of amusement or comedy
Synonyms
Definitions
- The quality of being amusing or comical, especially as expressed in literature or speech
- * A mood or state of mind, especially a strange or illogical one
- * A person's underlying temperament or disposition
Usage Examples
- The comedian's humor was dry and sarcastic, leaving the audience in stitches
- * Her humor was infectious, and soon the whole room was laughing
- * The movie's humor was slapstick and over-the-top, but it worked for the target audience
Antonyms
seriousness
solemnity
gloom
gloominess
sadness
sorrow
melancholy
somberness
gravity
sternness
austerity
severity
grimness
dourness
sullenness
moroseness
irritability
annoyance
frustration
anger
resentment