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the amusing quality or element in something<Sarah failed to see any humor in being chased by the dog, but Tom thought it was quite funny>Synonymsdrollness, funniness, hilariousness, humorousness, richnessRelated Wordsamusement, enjoyment, fun, pleasure; absurdity, irony, laughableness, ludicrousness, ridiculousness; burlesque, caricature, comedy, farce, jest, lampoon, parody, satire, slapstickNear Antonymsagony, anguish, heartache, misery, sorrow, woeAntonymspathos
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humorous entertainment<a screenwriter best known for lowbrow humor>— see comedy
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a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion<the prospect of going shopping after school put her in a good humor all day>— see mood 1
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