good humor

Thân thiện

She shared her good humor with a warm smile and a kind word.

Definition

Noun: A cheerful, pleasant, and agreeable state of mind or mood; a disposition marked by friendliness and a willingness to be pleased.

Usage

"Good humor" is an uncountable noun used to describe a person's general cheerful temperament or a specific instance of such a mood. It implies amiability and a lack of irritability. * It is often used with verbs like be in, have, maintain, restore, or lose. * The phrase "in good humor" is common to describe someone's current state.

Examples

• Despite the long delay, he managed to be in good humor.
• Her natural good humor made her very popular with her colleagues.
• The team leader's constant good humor helped morale during the difficult project.
• He took the criticism with good humor.

Advanced Usage

• Good-humored (adjective): Describing a person who is characteristically cheerful and pleasant.
  • She is known for being a good-humored and patient teacher.
• The concept is often contrasted with "bad humor" or "ill humor," which describe a sour or irritable mood.

Variants and Related Words

• Good-humoredly (adverb): In a cheerful and agreeable manner.
  • He laughed good-humoredly at his own mistake.
• Good-natured: Similar in meaning, emphasizing a kind and tolerant disposition.

Synonyms

• Cheerfulness
• Amiability
• Geniality
• Affability
• Bonhomie

Antonyms

• Bad humor
• Ill humor
• Irritability
• Sullenness
• Grumpiness

Idioms and Related Phrases

• To be in a good humor: To be feeling cheerful and agreeable.
  • The boss is in a good humor today, so it's a perfect time to ask for a raise.
• A sense of humor: The ability to perceive or express what is funny. (Note: This is a distinct, though related, concept focusing on amusement rather than general cheerfulness).

Học thuật

Noun

1. a cheerful and agreeable mood

Từ đồng nghĩa

• good humour
• good temper
• amiability