humored

past tense of humor

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of humored The actor then humored the crowd with an impression of the old Hollywood mogul recounting his pursuits of a beautiful woman in the Paramount commissary. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025 Colum scoffs at her offer, claiming that their father only humored Ellen. Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Fans were humored by Bryan's confession. Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humored
Verb
  • Aztecs speared and ate them, and Catholic monks indulged on the aquatic delicacies on days they weren’t allowed to eat red meat.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
  • At one point Wednesday, the judge indulged their request to meet with Adelson and the attorneys at a side bar out of the public’s earshot.
    Lauren del Valle, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lincoln coaches were anything but pleased with all the critical calls which seemed to go Mission Viejo’s way.
    Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Archie is carried out to the car in his bed, pleased with his decision.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • She was gratified to see the man there in the counselor's office that day.
    Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Benson was gratified that a buyer picked up one of his pieces for a gift.
    Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Two dachshund siblings have delighted viewers on Instagram after a video of them cuddling together on their shared daybed went viral, drawing more than 134,000 likes and a flood of emotional responses from viewers.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
  • It’s left supporters on Capitol Hill delighted, frustrated, or wondering what’s next.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Then there are the therapy sessions themselves, but those needn’t be spoiled either.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Holding on for a win on Saturday finally allowed the Padres to gain a game in the NL West on the on Dodgers, who lost a fifth straight when the Orioles spoiled a no-hitter with two outs and ultimately walked off a win.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Humored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humored. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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