humour

The quality of making people laugh, or the ability to find things funny.

• Her stories are full of humour.
• I like his dry humour.
• Can you see the humour in this situation?

Similar words: funniness, comedy

Common phrases: sense of humour, dry humour, humour in something

The way someone feels at a particular time, especially when they are angry or unhappy.

• She was in good humour that morning.
• His ill humour made everyone uncomfortable.
• The visitor left in a much better humour.

How to use it: in a good/bad humour (He was in a bad humour after the journey.)

Similar words: mood, temper

Common phrases: good humour, ill humour, in a humour

To please someone by agreeing with them or doing what they want.

• Just humour him for a moment.
• She humoured the child and listened to his long story.
• Are you agreeing because you believe me, or just humouring me?

Similar words: indulge, go along with

Common phrases: humour someone, humour someone briefly