sense of humour
noun
Simple meaning
A person's faculty for finding certain things funny.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
sehnsuhvyoomerSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsɛnsəvjumɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A person's faculty for finding certain things funny.
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A person's faculty for finding certain things funny.
Used this way, sense of humour is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. Keep it for friendly, informal settings.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Playful
- Usage feel
- Playful and informal
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