HUMORED Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

humored

verb

past tense of humor

as in indulged

to give in to (a desire) humored her grandfather by listening to his war stories for the hundredth time

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Recent Examples of humored Even House Speaker Mike Johnson, who otherwise has humored Trump at every turn, has expressed revulsion at the idea of a pardon. — Robin Abcarian, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025 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 Rocking a cool Off-White letterman jacket, Blue Ivy humored the crowd and photographers with a joyous jump as excitement built for the game ahead. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019

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With some of his publishing money, Bernard indulged his love of vintage Japanese fashion and has a 2000s-era Tuscan house on his vision board.

— Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
There was no mention of a funeral in Adrien’s letter, and for a moment, Adelaide indulged the thought of ordering a carriage for Moscow.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of indulged

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After a multi-year hiatus from the show, Burgess pleased the judges with her first routine with Cameron.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
The manner in which Marcos Llorente’s opener for Atletico transpired would not have pleased Andoni Iraola, even if the Spaniard needs time for his team to understand his out-of-possession demands.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleased

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Adam Blander, a New York lawyer for the plaintiffs, said law firm Wolf Popper is gratified to get this result after seven years.

— Chase Jordan October 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
Rogoff said he was gratified the court required compliance with the Constitution and federal law.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of gratified

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For families Families are welcomed here with a friendly, low-key attitude that has delighted kids roaming free through the open spaces.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who delighted TV viewers with her light-hearted turns on The Name of the Game, McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie before quitting at the peak of her powers, has died.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

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