humour

• Sustantivo que designa la cualidad de ser gracioso o divertido, así como la capacidad de apreciar o expresar lo cómico; también puede referirse a un estado de ánimo o disposición.

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

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1. State of feelingB2formalbritish

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

   Estados de ánimo o humor

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdispositionframe of mindmoodtemper

2. Amusing message or expressionA2formalbritish

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

   humor (mensaje o expresión que provoca risa)

   • 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.

   Sinónimoswitwitticismwittiness

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.

   Humor (medicina medieval)

   • 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.

   Humores corporales

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbodily fluidfluidliquid

5. Quality of being funnyA2formalbritish

   The characteristic of being amusing, comical, or entertaining.

   cualidad de ser divertido

   • 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.

   Sinónimosamusementcomedycomicalitydrolleryfunninesshumorousnessjocularitywit

   Antónimosseriousness

6. Appreciation of humourB1formalbritish

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

   Sentido del humor

   • 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.

   Sinónimoswit