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HUMOUR Synonyms

There are 39 synonyms of the word humour. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word humour. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HUMOUR

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wit
nounn
noun

• a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

• mental ability

• a witty amusing person who makes jokes

comedy
nounn
noun

• light and humorous drama with a happy ending

• a comic incident or series of incidents

witticism
nounn
noun

• a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

amusement
nounn
noun

• a feeling of delight at being entertained

• an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

banter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• light teasing repartee

verb

• be silly or tease one another

comic
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic of comedy

noun

• a professional performer who tells jokes and performs comical acts

adjective satellite

• arousing or provoking laughter

drollery
nounn
noun

• a comic incident or series of incidents

• a quaint and amusing jest

entertainment
nounn
noun

• an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

facetiousness
nounn
noun

• playful humor

fun
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• activities that are enjoyable or amusing

• verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)

• violent and excited activity

• a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement

glee
nounn
noun

• great merriment

• malicious satisfaction

hilarity
nounn
noun

• great merriment

jape
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

jest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

jesting
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by jokes and good humor

jocoseness
nounn
noun

• the trait of merry joking

jocosity
nounn
noun

• fun characterized by humor

• the trait of merry joking

jocularity
nounn
noun

• a feeling of facetious merriment

• fun characterized by humor

• activity characterized by good humor

joke
nounn
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• activity characterized by good humor

• a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement

• a triviality not to be taken seriously

verb

• tell a joke; speak humorously

• act in a funny or teasing way

laugh
verbv
noun

• the sound of laughing

• a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

verb

• produce laughter

Best Hypernyms For HUMOUR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for humour, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
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Phrases (2)
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