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humor

[hyoo-mer, yoo-] / ˈhyu mər, ˈyu- /




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This passes, just under the wire, as humor because of the rhyme.

From The Wall Street Journal

Such somber notes offer a counterpoint to the slapstick in this story, giving its humor a higher purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal

Filled with humor and clever puzzles, the series enraptures the audience with a journey that is both entertaining and life-affirming in its unshakeable humanity.

From Salon

They accept the indignities of age as they accept everything, with unblinking eyes and a saving humor.

From The Wall Street Journal

But there is humor and tenderness shot throughout, moments where the lines of connection between them still hum.

From Los Angeles Times