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humor

/hjuː.mə(ɹ)/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The ability of individuals to perceive a situation as irrational or absurd and to experience the emotions that result from recognizing that situation as such.

    - "His joke brought humor to the room."
    - "She has a great sense of humor."
    - "The clown's antics brought laughter and humor to the children."
  • Noun

    A situation or an object that is intended to cause amusement or laughter.

    - "The comedian's humor appealed to the audience."
    - "The prankster's humor often crossed the line."
    - "The cartoonist's humor was appreciated by children and adults alike."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈhjuːmɚ/



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Synonyms

comedy , wit , witticism , amusingness , comedy , comicality , wit , bodily fluid , mood
Rhymes
Words rhyming with humor
tume , groom , room , moon , june
Homonyms
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  1. Humor (en) : The ability to perceive or experience what is amusing or absurd.

  2. Humor (la) : Moisture, fluid.

Homophones
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  1. Humor (en) : The ability to perceive or experience what is amusing or absurd.

  2. Humerus (en) : The long bone in the upper arm.

Variants
List of all variants of humor that leads to same result
humor , humors , out of humor , humored , humoring , humour , humoured , humouring , humours , aqueous humor , aqueous humors , gallows humor , gallows humors , vitreous humor , vitreous humors , good humor , sense of humor , ill humor , ill-humored , ill-humoredly
Forms
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humorous, humorist, humour, humors

Etymology
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From the Latin word 'humor', meaning 'moisture, fluid'. The modern English meaning of the word 'humor' developed in the late 16th century.

Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded joke lasts for over 10 minutes.

  2. Laughter is a universal language and can be understood by people of all cultures.

  3. The first recorded joke was told over 3,500 years ago in ancient Egypt.

Related Concepts
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  1. Satire: A form of humor that uses irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

  2. Slapstick: A style of physical comedy that uses exaggerated actions, loud noises, and physical violence for comedic effect.

Culture
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Humor has been a significant part of human culture throughout history. It has been used as a means of expressing emotions, connecting people, and even as a form of therapy. Humor has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, music, and film. For example, the ancient Greeks used comedy as a form of entertainment, and Shakespeare's plays often contained elements of humor. In modern times, humor can be found in stand-up comedy, sitcoms, and internet memes.

How to Memorize "humor"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people laughing and having a good time. Visualize yourself joining in on the laughter and feeling the joy and lightness that comes with it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'humor' with the feeling of happiness and joy that comes from laughing and finding things amusing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Happy Hippos Jump Over Fences' to remember that 'Humor' starts with the letter 'H'.

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