Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The quality of being amusing or entertaining, especially in speech or writing
Humour
/ˈhjuːmə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
—And you have never any odd humours, my dear."DO you hear him say he will humour Cheeryble Brothers?''Humour!' cried Tim Linkinwater, suddenly growing very red in the face.
Etymology:
Humour originates from Old French humor, from Latin umor, meaning body fluid or moisture. Over time, it evolved in Medieval Latin to indicate temperament or disposition and later came to mean amusement.
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