sense of humor
noun phrase
: a personality that gives someone the ability to say funny things and see the funny side of things
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In his Duke commencement speech, the comedian instead spoke to students about the importance of maintaining their sense of humor.
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Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
Daniel, 12, is goofy with a great sense of humor and enjoys making people laugh.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2024
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Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
Daniel, 12, is goofy with a great sense of humor and enjoys making people laugh.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for sense of humor
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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