humour

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние чувства, качество быть смешным или способность ценить и выражать забавное.

A noun referring to a state of feeling, the quality of being funny, or the ability to appreciate or express what is amusing.

uncountable

1. State of feelingB2formalbritish

   A particular mood, feeling, or emotional state, either habitual or temporary.

   Состояние настроения

   • She was in a cheerful humour when she arrived.
   • His dark humour made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The weather put me in a foul humour for the rest of the day.

   Synonymsdispositionframe of mindmoodtemper

2. Amusing message or expressionA2formalbritish

   A message, story, or remark that is clever or incongruous and provokes laughter.

   Юмор

   • His humour in the speech lightened the mood.
   • The cartoon strip is known for its dry humour.
   • She has a gift for creating witty humour from everyday situations.
   • The play was full of dark humour.

   Synonymswitwitticismwittiness

3. Medieval bodily fluidC2formalbritishmedical

   In medieval physiology, one of four fluids (blood, phlegm, black bile, yellow bile) believed to determine a person's physical and mental state.

   Средневековая жидкость тела

   • According to humoral theory, an imbalance of humours caused illness.
   • Medieval doctors would examine a patient's humours to diagnose ailments.
   • The four humours were central to ancient and medieval medicine.

4. Liquid parts of the bodyC2formalbritishmedical

   Any fluid or liquid substance found within a living organism, such as blood, lymph, or other bodily fluids.

   Телесные жидкости

   • The humours of the eye include the aqueous and vitreous humour.
   • Ancient doctors believed health depended on the balance of bodily humours.
   • The term 'humour' is occasionally used still in anatomy for certain fluids.

   Synonymsbodily fluidfluidliquid

5. Quality of being funnyA2formalbritish

   The characteristic of being amusing, comical, or entertaining.

   Юмор

   • The humour in the film was subtle yet effective.
   • He has a great sense of humour that makes everyone laugh.
   • The book is full of gentle humour about family life.
   • Her humour often relies on wordplay.

   Synonymsamusementcomedycomicalitydrolleryfunninesshumorousnessjocularitywit

   Antonymsseriousness

6. Appreciation of humourB1formalbritish

   The ability to perceive, enjoy, or express what is comical or amusing.

   Чувство юмора

   • Her sense of humour makes her a wonderful companion.
   • He lacks humour and takes everything too seriously.
   • British humour can be hard for outsiders to appreciate.
   • I admire her dry humour and quick wit.

   Synonymswit