Sense Of Humour (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She always knew how to make light of a situation with her sense of humour and put everyone at ease.
- The comedian's sense of humour was perfect for his career choice, often incorporating real-life observations into his jokes.
- You can't survive in a challenging job like mine without developing a good sense of humour along the way.
- He struggled to find the line between teasing and being hurtful because his sense of humour often misfired with his peers.
- His ability to not take himself too seriously was reflective of his strong sense of humour which had gotten him through tough times before.