Definitions

1. noun

the quality of having a cheerful and lighthearted nature, often accompanied by a sense of irony or sarcasm

“Her dry humour entertained the whole audience.”

2. noun

a liquid or semi-liquid substance used in medicine, typically to induce vomiting or to help the bowels move

“The doctor prescribed a dose of humour to help her recover from the illness.”

3. noun

the ability to withstand or endure a difficult or unpleasant situation

“After the long illness, she found the strength and humour to resume her daily routine.”

4. verb

to treat or entertain (someone) with a sense of irony or sarcasm

“He humoured his friend by pretending to be serious about the ridiculous situation.”

5. verb

to induce vomiting or to help the bowels move (medicine)

“The doctor decided to humour the patient with a mild dose of medicine.”

6. verb

to endure or tolerate (a difficult or unpleasant situation)

“She humoured the bad weather and continued with her plans.”

7. verb

to amuse or entertain (someone)

“The comedian tried to humour the crowd with his witty jokes.”

8. verb

to give in to or yield to (a request or demand)

“He humoured his boss and worked late to meet the deadline.”

9. verb

to treat (someone) kindly or indulgently

“The teacher humoured the student by giving them extra time to finish the assignment.”