noun
- plural of humor; moods or states of mind
- bodily fluids, especially those once believed to determine temperament
Usage: historical; medical
verb
- third person singular present of humor; indulges or goes along with someone’s wishes
Examples
- The patient’s humors seemed balanced after the treatment.
- Ancient physicians believed the four humors controlled health.
- She humors her grandfather by listening to his old stories.
- His changing humors made him difficult to work with.
- The doctor humors his patients’ concerns about natural remedies.
- Medieval medicine focused on balancing the body’s humors.
- He humors his wife’s love of antique shopping.