good humour

Thân thiện

She shared a joke to restore his good humour.

Definition

Noun: A cheerful, pleasant, and agreeable state of mind or disposition; a friendly and amiable mood.

Usage

This noun describes a person's positive emotional state, characterized by cheerfulness, friendliness, and a willingness to be agreeable. It is often used to describe someone's general demeanor or their mood in a specific situation.

Examples

• Despite the long delay, she maintained her good humour.
• His natural good humour makes him very popular with his colleagues.
• We appreciated his good humour during the stressful meeting.

Advanced Usage

• "To be in good humour": To be in a cheerful mood.
  • The boss is in good humour today, so it might be a good time to ask for a raise.
• "To keep one's good humour": To maintain a cheerful attitude despite difficulties.
  • It was hard to keep his good humour after the third cancelled flight.

Variants and Related Words

• Good-humoured (adjective): Having or showing a cheerful, friendly mood.
  • He gave a good-humoured response to the criticism.
• Good-natured (adjective): Kind, patient, and not easily angered. (This is a close synonym but emphasizes inherent character more than temporary mood).

Synonyms

• Cheerfulness
• Amiability
• Geniality
• Pleasantness

Antonyms

• Ill humour
• Bad temper
• Irritability
• Sullenness

Học thuật

Noun

1. a cheerful and agreeable mood

Từ đồng nghĩa

• good humor
• good temper
• amiability