humour
Translation
humor, funniness, mood
Examples
He has a great sense of humour.
He has a great sense of humor.
She was in a good humour.
She was in a good humor.
Grammar Patterns
a sense of ((humor)) He has a great sense of humor.
in a good/bad ((humor)) She was in a good humor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wit, comedy, amusement; (for mood) temper, disposition
Etymology
From Latin 'humor' (moisture, fluid), related to the four bodily fluids (humors) that were thought to determine a person's temperament and health.
Memory Tips
The British spelling is 'humour', with a 'u'. The American spelling 'humor' is more direct.