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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He’s also invested his protagonist with a self-deprecating sense of humor that keeps his pessimism from veering into maudlin territory.
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june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Alana even obliged to share the story of her wildest worst date — a saga that manages to incorporate those key themes of maintaining a strong sense of humor, and knowing when to cut and run.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
In spite of the potential for mawkishness, the storyline never loses its sense of humor and doesn’t veer into excessive sentiment, something Boyd said came from Kwapis’ direction.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
She was described as being a natural leader who brought her sense of humor and perspective to every situation.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Book Marks
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Alana even obliged to share the story of her wildest worst date — a saga that manages to incorporate those key themes of maintaining a strong sense of humor, and knowing when to cut and run.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
In spite of the potential for mawkishness, the storyline never loses its sense of humor and doesn’t veer into excessive sentiment, something Boyd said came from Kwapis’ direction.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
She was described as being a natural leader who brought her sense of humor and perspective to every situation.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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 30 Jun. 2025.
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