How do you use Humor in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, including synonyms like humour or temper, plus the exact meaning.
Humor in a sentence
Related words
Humor meaning
US spelling of humour.
Synonyms of Humor
Using Humor
- The main meaning on this page is: US spelling of humour.
- Useful related words include: humour, body substance, temper, fun.
- In the example corpus, humor often appears in combinations such as: of humor, humor and, and humor.
Context around Humor
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 13 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Humor
- In this selection, "humor" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, dark, less, writing, tragedy, intimidating and infused stand out and add context to how "humor" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include sense of humor and and this humor has significance. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "humor" sits close to words such as instances, terrorists and treating, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with humor
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Additionally, its sense of humor relies on stereotypes and shocking acts. (11 words)
They lack a sense of humor because they lack both sense and humor. (13 words)
The series still maintains its humor, wonderfully balancing drama with dry, dark humor, sometimes simultaneously. (15 words)
The film may be buoyed with a sense of humor and, occasionally, wonder, but Halley’s life is framed by an internal struggle over whether humor and wonder can help her retain her autonomy at all in spite of her class status. (42 words)
With humor, tragedy, and grotesque theatricality, “The Death of Meyerhold” is a play by Mark Jackson that depicts the contradictory life, art, and era of famed Russian theater director Vsevolod Meyerhold with humor, tragedy, and grotesque theatricality. (37 words)
Those big electronic message boards along highways that convey a message with humor to drivers are under attack by Uncle Sam. The federal government wants the messages to be less humor, more standard use. (34 words)
Example sentences (20)
If it’s not your sense of humor, I can understand that, like everybody’s sense of humor is different.
Lobo is a popular character known for his dark humor, intimidating persona, and formidable powers, making him a potentially perfect fit for director James Gunn's darker and humor-infused DCU.
The cast delivers stellar performances, infusing the film with humor and wit. shines in the lead role, effortlessly bringing both charm and humor to his character.
The film may be buoyed with a sense of humor and, occasionally, wonder, but Halley’s life is framed by an internal struggle over whether humor and wonder can help her retain her autonomy at all in spite of her class status.
The series still maintains its humor, wonderfully balancing drama with dry, dark humor, sometimes simultaneously.
With humor, tragedy, and grotesque theatricality, “The Death of Meyerhold” is a play by Mark Jackson that depicts the contradictory life, art, and era of famed Russian theater director Vsevolod Meyerhold with humor, tragedy, and grotesque theatricality.
Those big electronic message boards along highways that convey a message with humor to drivers are under attack by Uncle Sam. The federal government wants the messages to be less humor, more standard use.
But also I think the actual process of writing humor is never as sexy as the humor itself.
Dreer also encourages watching shows focused on humor; they can also help to relieve stress as there is evidence for humor and laughter’s effects on your emotional well-being.
There are different types of humor, and a dry sense of humor is just one type.
The results are hilariously captured in a live-action remake by Actor Jonathan Tanigaki captures Sokka's spirit and humor brilliantly, which can be difficult to do when translating animated humor to live-action.
They lack a sense of humor because they lack both sense and humor.
Humor for humor’s sake may get you a quick laugh, but the audience goes right back to sleep once it sees your joke was a one-off.
The movie was filled with exciting fight sequences, love and humor as T’Challa’s sister/technological sidekick provides nonstop humor, which was certainly pleasurable.
The sense of humor that’s coming through these is amazing so hopefully it would be something with a sense of humor.
Attardo believes that only puns are able to maintain humor and this humor has significance.
Bennett 2007, p. 309. Humor Marshall was known for his quick wit and a good sense of humor.
Additionally, its sense of humor relies on stereotypes and shocking acts.
A fixture on radio airwaves since 1991, he was known for his wit and sense of humor.
A great quote to demonstrate this is from the humor writer, Cynthia Heimel, when she wrote, “We must eschew anything trivial.
Common combinations with humor
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- of humor 76×
- humor and 49×
- and humor 14×
- humor to 14×
- the humor 14×
- with humor 11×
- humor in 9×
- dark humor 8×
- humor is 7×
- humor as 5×