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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Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The 15-year-old has a great sense of humor and likes to make other people laugh.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2025
Francis describes Pope Leo as serious, focused and dependable, with a good sense of humor.
—Eric Bradner, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Grand Theft Auto is famous for its crass, satirical sense of humor.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The 15-year-old has a great sense of humor and likes to make other people laugh.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2025
Francis describes Pope Leo as serious, focused and dependable, with a good sense of humor.
—Eric Bradner, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
Grand Theft Auto is famous for its crass, satirical sense of humor.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for sense of humor
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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