Word HUMOUR: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

humour

🇺🇸 [ˈhjuːmər]

Meanings

The quality of being amusing or entertaining, often through speech, actions, or writing. Humour can also refer to a person's mood or emotional state, especially when it is expressed in a lighthearted way.

Examples

• His sense of humour made him popular at work.
• She always uses humour to ease tense situations.
• The play had great humour and kept the audience engaged.

Synonyms

comedy • wit • fun

Antonyms

seriousness • graveness • sombreness