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Definitions

humor

[hyoo-mer, yoo-] / ˈhyu mər, ˈyu- /
NOUN
comedy, funniness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
banter farce fun gag joke playfulness whimsy wisecrack wit
STRONG
amusement badinage buffoonery clowning comicality drollery facetiousness flippancy gaiety happiness jest jesting jocoseness jocosity jocularity joking joyfulness kidding levity lightness pleasantry raillery tomfoolery witticism wittiness
WEAK
comicalness high spirits
Antonyms
STRONG
sadness seriousness unhappiness
WEAK
depression drama tragedy
NOUN
mood, temperament
Synonyms
STRONGEST
character nature personality tone
STRONG
bee bent bias caprice conceit disposition fancy individualism individuality makeup mind notion propensity quirk spirits strain temper vagary vein whim
WEAK
frame of mind
Antonyms
STRONG
disinclination dislike hate
WEAK
depression drama sadness seriousness tragedy unhappiness

Example Sentences

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The viewer has reckoned with their unease by finding humor in an otherwise unfunny topic.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Also, “I have zero sense of humor and zero empathy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The incident has ignited a wave of internet humor and memes, with some joking that Waffle Houses nationwide should prepare for unexpected visitors.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

While Mirman appears a bit banged up in the photo, it did not keep him from including a dash of humor in his update.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“I just want everyone to know where you get your sense of humor, sweetie.”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows