英語

humor

gb/hjˈumɚ/ us/hjˈumɚ/
B1 英語
~ 4000
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 property
1

The ability to be funny

The ability to make people smile or laugh.

用法パターン: [someone]'s humor
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'humor' with 'rumor' because they sound similar but have very different meanings.
類義語
wit (Often suggests cleverness and quick thinking in humor.)
対義語
seriousness (Lack of amusement or fun; focus on important matters without jokes.)
コロケーション
sense of humor |good humor |dry humor |dark humor |witty humor
テーマ
emotions |communication |art |arts_entertainment
例文
  • Her sense of humor makes her very popular.
  • The comedian's humor was sharp and insightful.
  • I appreciate subtle humor more than slapstick.
  • His humor lightened the mood during the meeting.
  • The book is full of gentle humor.
学習者向け例文
  • He has a good sense of humor.
  • Her humor makes me laugh.
  • I like his dry humor.
  • This movie has a lot of humor.
  • Humor is important in life.
名詞 B2 state
2

A person's mood or temper

The way someone feels at a certain time.

用法パターン: in [good/bad] humor
よくある間違い:
Learners may think this use is about 'funny' but it actually means 'mood.' Context is important.
類義語
temper (Refers to someone's mood, often in relation to anger or calmness.)
対義語
calmness (A peaceful or relaxed state of mind, opposite to an irritable mood.)
コロケーション
good humor |bad humor |in no humor
テーマ
emotions |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She was in no humor to talk.
  • He greeted us in good humor despite the delay.
  • Her bad humor spoiled the evening.
  • I'm not in the humor for jokes right now.
  • We left him alone until his humor improved.
学習者向け例文
  • She is in good humor today.
  • He is in bad humor this morning.
  • I am not in the humor for games.
  • She met us in good humor.
  • He left in bad humor.
動詞 C1 action
3

To go along with someone's wishes

To do what someone wants so they stay happy.

用法パターン: to humor [someone]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this with 'find funny' because of the noun meaning; as a verb it means 'go along with.'
類義語
indulge (Suggests allowing someone to have what they want, sometimes excessively.)
対義語
oppose (To refuse someone's wishes or requests.)
コロケーション
humor someone
テーマ
relationships |daily life |communication
例文
  • I humored him by listening to his long story.
  • They humored their grandmother's old-fashioned ideas.
  • She humored the child by playing along with the game.
  • We humored our boss's suggestion even though we disagreed.
  • He humored her to avoid an argument.
学習者向け例文
  • I humored my friend and went to the show.
  • She humored her brother and played the game.
  • He humored his mother and ate more food.
  • They humored the teacher and stayed quiet.
  • I humored my dad and helped him with the car.
文法
辞書形
humor
IPA
GB/hjˈumɚ/
US/hjˈumɚ/
音節・強勢
hu - mor (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (hu)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: humor
  • Plural: humor, humors
Verb
  • Base: humor
  • 3rd Person Singular: humors
  • Present Participle: humoring
  • Past: humored
関連語
Forms
humors noun humoring verb humored verb
Core family
humorous adjective B2 humorously adverb
Related words
humorist noun
Negative and opposite forms
humorless adjective
表現

dark humor

1
/dˈɑɹk hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase

Comedy about serious topics

Jokes about serious or sad things, like death or illness.

例文
  • The movie uses dark humor to talk about war.
  • His dark humor can upset some people.

dry humor

1
/dɹˈaɪ hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase

Subtle, expressionless comedy style

Jokes told in a serious way without showing feeling.

例文
  • Her dry humor makes it hard to know if she’s joking.
  • I love his dry humor—it’s so clever.

gallows humor

1
/ɡˈæloʊz hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase

Joking about hopeless situations

Making jokes about very bad or dangerous situations.

例文
  • Rescue workers often rely on gallows humor to cope with stress.
  • The soldiers shared gallows humor before the battle.

in good humor

1
/ˈɪn ɡˈʊd hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase

In a happy, pleasant mood

Feeling happy and pleasant.

例文
  • He arrived in good humor despite the long trip.
  • Everyone was in good humor after the win.

sense of humor

1
/sˈɛns əv hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase

Ability to find things funny

The ability to enjoy or tell jokes and funny things.

例文
  • She has a great sense of humor and always makes me laugh.
  • A good sense of humor helps in difficult situations.

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