humour
gb/hjˈumɚ/ us/hjˈumɚ/
B1
English
~ 3200
humor, humorérzék, kedv, hangulat, kedvében jár, ráhagy
NOUN
B1
1
humor
A2
humorérzék
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] has a good sense of humour
Her sense of humour always cheers me up.
A humora mindig felvidít.
I enjoy his dry humour during meetings.
Élvezem a száraz humorát a megbeszéléseken.
Dark humour can be difficult for some people to understand.
The film’s humour appealed to both adults and children.
Good humour can ease tense situations.
Learner examples
She has a good sense of humour.
Jó humorérzéke van.
I like his jokes and humour.
Szeretem a vicceit és a humorát.
Her humour makes me happy.
He tells stories with a lot of humour.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'humour' with 'rumour' because they sound similar.
Meaning
ability to make people laugh
Collocations
sense of humour
|dark humour
|good humour
|dry humour
Synonyms
comedy (Refers to entertainment intended to be funny, often more formal or genre-specific.)
|
wit (Emphasises quick and clever humour, often verbal.)
Antonyms
seriousness (Lack of amusement or joking.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Definition
The ability to make people smile or laugh.
The quality of being amusing or able to make people laugh, often through jokes, stories, or situations.
NOUN
B1
2
humorérzék
B1
humor
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] finds [something] humorous
She finds humour in everyday life.
A mindennapi életben is meglátja a humort.
Even in hard times, he could see the humour in the situation.
Még nehéz időkben is meg tudta látni a helyzet humoros oldalát.
Not everyone appreciates political humour.
They laughed at the subtle humour in the play.
Learner examples
I find humour in his stories.
Humort találok a történeteiben.
She likes the humour in cartoons.
Szereti a rajzfilmek humorát.
He does not understand my humour.
Meaning
ability to enjoy jokes
Collocations
appreciate humour
|find humour in [something]
|sense of humour
Synonyms
amusement (Broader enjoyment, not limited to comedy.)
Antonyms
humourlessness (Complete lack of ability to enjoy jokes or funny things.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The feeling when you think something is funny.
The ability to recognise, enjoy, or respond to what is funny or amusing.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
in a [good/bad] humour
She was in no humour to talk.
Nem volt kedve beszélgetni.
He arrived in good humour despite the rain.
Az eső ellenére jókedvűen érkezett.
I found him in high humour after the meeting.
Learner examples
She is in a good humour today.
Ma jó kedve van.
He is in a bad humour this morning.
Ma reggel rossz kedve van.
I am not in the humour to play.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realise this meaning is less common today and more formal or literary.
Meaning
someone’s mood or frame of mind
Collocations
good humour
|bad humour
|in high humour
Synonyms
mood (More common in modern English; 'humour' in this sense is slightly old-fashioned.)
Antonyms
temper (In some contexts, an opposite if referring to bad mood vs. good humour.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
How someone feels at a certain time.
A person's temporary state of mind or mood.
VERB
B2
4
kedvében jár
B2
ráhagy
B2
Usage pattern:
to humour [someone] by [doing something]
She humoured her grandfather by listening to his stories again.
A nagyapja kedvében járt azzal, hogy újra meghallgatta a történeteit.
I humoured him even though I disagreed.
Ráhagytam, bár nem értettem egyet vele.
They humoured the child by letting him choose the game.
Learner examples
I humoured my friend and went to the park.
A barátom kedvéért elmentem vele a parkba.
She humoured her mother by cooking dinner.
Az anyja kedvében járt azzal, hogy vacsorát főzött.
We humoured him and played his game.
Meaning
to go along with someone’s wishes
Collocations
humour someone
|humour their request
Synonyms
indulge (Often implies giving someone what they want, sometimes excessively.)
Antonyms
oppose (To refuse or go against someone's wishes.)
Themes
relationships
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To do what someone wants so they stay happy.
To do what someone wants or agrees with them, often to keep them satisfied or avoid upsetting them.
Grammar
Dictionary form
humour
IPA
GB/hjˈumɚ/
US/hjˈumɚ/
Syllables & stress
hu - mour (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (hu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: humour
- Plural: humour, humours
Verb
- Base: humour
- 3rd Person Singular: humours
- Present Participle: humouring
- Past: humoured
Word family
Expressions
dark humour
1/dˈɑɹk hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase
joking about serious or grim topics
Jokes about very serious or sad things.
Examples
- The movie is full of dark humour about war.
- Not everyone enjoys dark humour.
dry humour
1/dɹˈaɪ hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase
subtle, emotionless style of joking
Jokes said in a serious way without showing emotion.
Examples
- His dry humour made the audience chuckle quietly.
- Dry humour can be hard to notice at first.
in good humour
1/ˈɪn ɡˈʊd hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase
being cheerful and pleasant at the moment
Feeling happy and pleasant at that time.
Examples
- He was in good humour after the win.
- They arrived in good humour despite the rain.
sense of humour
1/sˈɛns əv hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase
ability to enjoy and create jokes
How much someone enjoys and understands funny things.
Examples
- She has a great sense of humour.
- A good sense of humour helps in stressful jobs.