sense of humor
noun phrase
: a personality that gives someone the ability to say funny things and see the funny side of things
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But hopefully his mom had a better sense of humor about it—and more importantly, learned her lesson, which is to back off a toddler’s sweet treats.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025
But the artist also has a sense of humor and wonder, a curiosity that is appealing and informative, but not overly instructive.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
People think of you as being smart, having a sense of humor and being a good person, which are three qualities someone might innately need to be able to have a perspective of how to come back and be positive.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
While much of the show was scripted, Lowe was also allowed to ad-lib, which further helped solidify the show’s off-kilter, edgy sense of humor.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025
But the artist also has a sense of humor and wonder, a curiosity that is appealing and informative, but not overly instructive.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
People think of you as being smart, having a sense of humor and being a good person, which are three qualities someone might innately need to be able to have a perspective of how to come back and be positive.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Mar. 2025
While much of the show was scripted, Lowe was also allowed to ad-lib, which further helped solidify the show’s off-kilter, edgy sense of humor.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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