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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One of the qualities Barrymore adores about her youngest daughter is her sense of humor. Lauren Levesque, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026 Yet most of the scenes are scripted and intended to be tongue in cheek, conveying the musicians’ irreverent sense of humor. René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026 But the singer’s sense of humor isn’t limited to the giant glittery balls. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 Gloria lived true to her independent spirit, always with curiosity and a great sense of humor. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 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 15 Sep. 2026.

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