Definition

A quality that makes people laugh or feel amused; a sense of fun or playfulness.

Example

Her sense of humour always brightens up the room.

Conversation

I really enjoy your sense of humour during our chats.

Thanks! I think it's important to keep things light-hearted.

Absolutely! A good sense of humour makes everything better.

I agree, it helps us connect more easily.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Humour → It originates from the Latin word 'humor' (meaning fluid or liquid), which was used in medieval physiology to refer to bodily fluids believed to influence temperament. The word evolved in Middle English to refer to a person's mood or disposition, leading to the modern sense of the term as a quality that evokes laughter or amusement.

Memory Tip

Think of the original meaning of 'fluid' — just as bodily fluids were thought to affect one's mood, humour today refers to the quality that can change our feelings and make us laugh.

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