HUMOUR


Meaning of HUMOUR in English

noun

DUBIOUS : Bill looks angry. Is he in a bad humour?

GOOD : Bill looks angry. Is he in a bad mood?

DUBIOUS : Sometimes when I'm in a good humour, I like to cook something special.

GOOD : Sometimes when I'm in a good mood, I like to cook something special.

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Your mood is the way you feel (about life) at a particular time: 'Doctors believe that tiredness affects your mood and behaviour.' 'George is in a bad mood this morning. Has someone upset him?'

Humour is used with a similar meaning, but only in formal or literary styles: 'Steven was deep in bad humour.'

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