noun / verb
humor
A person's prevailing mood or inclination.
She is in good humor after a restful night's sleep.
Etymology
Humor originally meant bodily fluid. Because older medical theory linked the balance of such fluids with temperament, the word came to name a person’s mood or disposition.
More examples
- His ill humor fades after breakfast.
- I humor my nephew by letting him choose our seats.
- Please humor me and check the lock once more.
Forms
humor · humors · humored · humoring
Similar words
- mood
- The everyday term for a person's current emotional state.
- disposition
- Usually describes someone's lasting temperament rather than a passing mood.
- indulge
- Emphasizes granting wishes rather than merely keeping someone content.