humour

umorismo

Qualità di ciò che fa ridere, oppure capacità di cogliere il lato divertente delle cose.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: funniness, comedy

Espressioni comuni: sense of humour, dry humour, humour in something

umore

Stato d'animo di qualcuno in un certo momento, soprattutto quando è arrabbiato o scontento.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: in a good/bad humour (He was in a bad humour after the journey.)

Sinonimi: mood, temper

Espressioni comuni: good humour, ill humour, in a humour

assecondare, accontentare

Accontentare qualcuno dandogli ragione o facendo ciò che vuole.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Sinonimi: indulge, go along with

Espressioni comuni: humour someone, humour someone briefly