hu
mor
Plural
humors
1
the ability to understand, enjoy, or communicate what is funny or amusing
- His sense of humor always lightens the mood in the office.
- She has a great sense of humor and can make anyone laugh.
- The comedian's humor resonated with the audience.
- His humor is often subtle but always clever.
- She uses humor to connect with her students and make learning fun.
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3
a characteristic or temporary state of mind or mood
- His good humor was infectious, lifting everyone's spirits.
- She was in a foul humor after the long, stressful day.
- The team's humor improved after they received positive feedback.
- His humor shifted from excitement to disappointment when plans changed.
- She maintained a cheerful humor despite the challenges she faced.
4
one of the four body fluids (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, black bile) believed in medieval times to affect health and mood
- In medieval times, doctors believed that an imbalance of humors could cause illness.
- The theory of humors suggested that each fluid corresponded to a different temperament.
- Bloodletting was a common practice to restore the balance of humors.
- Physicians of the time aimed to balance the humors to maintain health and well-being.
5
the quality of being funny
6
a bodily fluid or semifluid, such as blood or lymph, that is essential for normal physiological functions
- The body's humors, like blood and lymph, play crucial roles in maintaining health.
- Proper circulation of humors is vital for the body's overall well-being.