Humoured: meaning, definitions and examples

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humoured

 

[ ˈhjuːməd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description of character

Humoured refers to a person's temperament or disposition, particularly in relation to their sense of humor or ability to enjoy and express joy. It often describes someone who is able to see the lighter side of life and can easily engage in laughter and joviality. Generally, a humoured individual is more likely to be optimistic and resilient in the face of challenges. The term can also imply an inclination to joke or entertain others, making them likable in social situations.

Synonyms

cheerful, funny, jovial, playful

Examples of usage

  • Her humoured response lightened the mood.
  • He has a humoured approach to challenges.
  • They were a humoured bunch, always laughing together.

Translations

Translations of the word "humoured" in other languages:

🇵🇹 humorado

🇮🇳 हास्यपूर्ण

🇩🇪 humorvoll

🇮🇩 berhumor

🇺🇦 гумористичний

🇵🇱 humorystyczny

🇯🇵 ユーモラスな

🇫🇷 humoristique

🇪🇸 humorístico

🇹🇷 şakacı

🇰🇷 유머러스한

🇸🇦 مرِح

🇨🇿 humorný

🇸🇰 humoristický

🇨🇳 幽默的

🇸🇮 humorističen

🇮🇸 húmor

🇰🇿 әзілқой

🇬🇪 ხუმრობიანი

🇦🇿 humoristik

🇲🇽 humorístico

Etymology

The term 'humoured' originates from the word 'humor,' which is derived from the Latin 'umor' meaning 'liquid' or 'fluid.' Historically, the concept of humor was linked to the four bodily fluids or 'humors' in ancient medicine: blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. According to the theory of humors, a person's health and temperament were thought to be affected by the balance of these bodily fluids. Over time, the meaning of humor shifted away from a medical context to refer more broadly to a person's disposition and ability to find and express joy and laughter. The evolution of the term reflects the changing understanding of personality and emotion, leading to its modern usage as a descriptor of one's character and sense of light-heartedness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,546, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.