humoring

Meanings

• act of keeping someone amused or entertained

  - "She was humoring her younger brother by telling him jokes."
  - "The magician was humoring the audience by performing seemingly impossible tricks."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with humoring
amusing , appealing , bearing , charming , cheering , comforting , consoling , delighting , encouraging , endearing , entertaining , fascinating , gratifying , heartening , impressing , inspiring , joyful , merry , pleasing , satisfying , thrilling , uplifting , wonderful

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Homophones

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1. humbing, humbugging, hummingbird, hummingbox, hummingmill, hummingtower
   

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Variants

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humor , humored , humoring , humors

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Forms

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humoring someone, humoring a situation, humoring oneself

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Etymology

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From the verb 'humor' which means 'to please, to gratify, to indulge', and the suffix '-ing' which is used to indicate a gerund or a present participle.

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Related Concepts

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1. Comedic timing: The ability to deliver jokes and humorous lines at precisely the right moment to maximize their comedic impact and effect.

2. Satire: A form of literary, artistic, or comedic expression that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize the stupidity, vices, follies, hypocrisy, or foolishness of individuals, groups, or society as a whole.

3. Gallows humor: A dark and often morbid form of humor that is characterized by its irreverent, cynical, and sarcastic tone, and its ability to find humor in even the most unpleasant, distressing, or uncomfortable situations, circumstances, or contexts. Gallows humor is often used as a coping mechanism to deal with stress, anxiety, fear, or other negative emotions, and to help individuals maintain a sense of perspective, balance, and detachment in the face of difficult or challenging situations, circumstances, or contexts.

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Culture

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In various cultures, humoring is seen as an important aspect of maintaining good relationships. In some cultures, humor is used as a tool to diffuse tense situations, to bridge gaps between people, and to foster a sense of connection and intimacy. In other cultures, humor is used as a means of self-expression, to convey complex emotions and ideas, and to challenge societal norms and conventions.

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