humor
/ˈhjuːmɚ/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.19 in modern English
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "He was in a particularly vile humor that afternoon."
- "For some days a fistula lacrymalis had come into my left eye, which discharged an humour, when pressed, that portended danger."
- "The humor of my proposition appealed more strongly to Miss Trevor than I had looked for, and from that time forward she became her old self again; for, even after she had conquered her love for the Celebrity, the mortification of having been jilted by him remained."
- "There are two ways to become an authority on humor. The first way is to be one of the perpetrators. You know them: comedians, satirists, cartoonists, and impersonators. The second way to gain such credentials is to be the victim of their merciless talents. As such a victim, I take a backseat to no one as far as humor is concerned."
- "I know you don't believe my story, but humor me for a minute and imagine it to be true."
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈhjuːmɚ/
- British English: /hjuː.mə(ɹ)/
Usage
- American usage
- Uncountable