1. the quality of being amusing or comic
2. a mood or state of mind
3. one of the four bodily fluids once believed to determine temperament
Usage: archaic; medical history

1. to comply with the wishes or mood of someone

Examples

• His sense of humor always cheers me up.
• The comedian’s humor was appreciated by the entire audience.
• She was in a good humor after receiving the promotion.
• The doctor decided to humor the patient’s unusual request.
• Medieval physicians believed the four humors controlled personality.
• His dry humor made even serious meetings enjoyable.
• I’ll humor you and listen to your theory.
• The child’s bad humor lasted all morning.