Humor

Pronunciation: /ˈhjuːmər/

Humor (noun)

  1. The ability to make people laugh or find things funny.
  2. A particular way of expressing funny ideas or stories.

Examples

  • The story had a funny quality that made everyone laugh.
  • His style of comedy relies on clever wordplay.

Common collocations: sense of humor, dry humor, stand-up humor, slapstick humor

Synonyms of Humor

Formal

Informal

Antonyms of Humor

  • The opposite of humor, indicating a lack of lightness.
  • A state of deep distress, contrasting with humor.