How to Pronounce Humour
Humour
'hjumər
Syllables:
hu·mour
Part of speech:
noun verb
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Definition
Humour is the ability to find things funny and make others laugh.
Examples
- She has a great sense of humour and always tells funny stories.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sense of humour | collocation | SENSE of HU-mour | She has a great sense of humour. |
| dry humour | collocation | DRY HU-mour | His dry humour often goes unnoticed. |
| dark humour | collocation | DARK HU-mour | The film uses dark humour to tackle serious topics. |
| in good humour | collocation | in GOOD HU-mour | He was in good humour after the meeting. |
Fun Fact
The word 'humour' originally referred to bodily fluids thought to control health and temperament, reflecting ancient medical beliefs before evolving to mean a person's mood or comedic style.
Word Family
noun
humour
The ability to find things funny or the quality of being funny.
"She has a great sense of humour and makes everyone laugh."
verb
humour
To agree with or please someone, often to keep them happy.
"He humoured his friend by listening to her story carefully."
adjective
humorous
Funny or making you laugh.
"The movie was very humorous and everyone enjoyed it."
adverb
humorously
In a funny way.
"He humorously told the story, making everyone smile."
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