humor
gb/hjˈumɚ/ us/hjˈumɚ/
B1
Англійська
~ 4000
humor, humorérzék, kedv, hangulat, kedvében jár, elnézően kezel, ráhagy
ІМЕННИК
B1
1
humor
A2
humorérzék
B1
Модель уживання:
[someone]'s humor
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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'humor' with 'rumor' because they sound similar but have very different meanings.
Значення
The ability to be funny
Словосполучення
sense of humor
|good humor
|dry humor
|dark humor
|witty humor
Синоніми
wit (Often suggests cleverness and quick thinking in humor.)
Антоніми
seriousness (Lack of amusement or fun; focus on important matters without jokes.)
Теми
emotions
|communication
|art
|arts_entertainment
Визначення
The ability to make people smile or laugh.
The quality of being amusing, entertaining, or able to make people laugh.
ІМЕННИК
B2
2
Модель уживання:
in [good/bad] humor
She was in no humor to talk.
Nem volt kedve beszélgetni.
He greeted us in good humor despite the delay.
A késés ellenére jókedvűen fogadott minket.
Her bad humor spoiled the evening.
I'm not in the humor for jokes right now.
We left him alone until his humor improved.
Навчальні приклади
She is in good humor today.
Ma jó kedve van.
He is in bad humor this morning.
Ma reggel rossz kedve van.
I am not in the humor for games.
She met us in good humor.
He left in bad humor.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may think this use is about 'funny' but it actually means 'mood.' Context is important.
Значення
A person's mood or temper
Словосполучення
good humor
|bad humor
|in no humor
Синоніми
temper (Refers to someone's mood, often in relation to anger or calmness.)
Антоніми
calmness (A peaceful or relaxed state of mind, opposite to an irritable mood.)
Теми
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Визначення
The way someone feels at a certain time.
A person's current mood, feeling, or state of mind.
ДІЄСЛОВО
C1
3
Модель уживання:
to humor [someone]
I humored him by listening to his long story.
A kedvében jártam: végighallgattam a hosszú történetét.
They humored their grandmother's old-fashioned ideas.
Elnézően kezelték a nagymamájuk régimódi elképzeléseit.
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.
Навчальні приклади
I humored my friend and went to the show.
Elmentem a barátommal az előadásra, hogy a kedvében járjak.
She humored her brother and played the game.
Játszott a fivérével, hogy a kedvében járjon.
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with 'find funny' because of the noun meaning; as a verb it means 'go along with.'
Значення
To go along with someone's wishes
Словосполучення
humor someone
Синоніми
indulge (Suggests allowing someone to have what they want, sometimes excessively.)
Антоніми
oppose (To refuse someone's wishes or requests.)
Теми
relationships
|daily life
|communication
Визначення
To do what someone wants so they stay happy.
To comply with someone's wishes or ideas, often to keep them happy or avoid conflict.
Граматика
Словникова форма
humor
IPA
GB/hjˈumɚ/
US/hjˈumɚ/
Склади й наголос
hu - mor (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (hu)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: humor
- Plural: humor, humors
Verb
- Base: humor
- 3rd Person Singular: humors
- Present Participle: humoring
- Past: humored
Споріднені слова
Forms
humors
noun
humoring
verb
humored
verb
Core family
humorous
adjective B2
humorously
adverb
Related words
humorist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
humorless
adjective
Вирази
dark humor
1/dˈɑɹk hjˈumɚ/
fixed phrase
Comedy about serious topics
Jokes about serious or sad things, like death or illness.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- She has a great sense of humor and always makes me laugh.
- A good sense of humor helps in difficult situations.