sense of humor

1. An ability to enjoy or say things that are funny. My dad had an amazing sense of humor. He'd always have us in stitches whenever he started telling one of his stories! I was just joking, for crying out loud! Don't you have a sense of humor?

2. The part of one's personality that determines what specifically one considers to be funny or appreciates as humorous. I've got a pretty weird sense of humor, so bizarre comedies like these are right up my alley. Slapstick has never really fit with my sense of humor.

sense of humor

the ability to appreciate good humor and jokes; the ability to create jokes and say funny things. Does he have a sense of humor? He looks like he has never laughed in his life.

See also: humor, of, sense

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

sharp wit
rip snorter
ripsnorter
be red in the face
red in the face, be
a (kind of) turn of mind
a practical, scientific, etc. turn of mind
keep (one) in stitches
keep in stitches
have (one) in stitches

References in periodicals archive

This is in line with the pertinent literature that suggests use of adaptive humor as a defense mechanism for coping with stress whereby individuals may restructure negative life situations more optimistically in comparison with their counterparts with a low sense of humor. Furthermore, the relieving nature of adaptive humor may buffer the negative effects of stress and it is a valuable source of enhancing self-esteem and stimulating relationships (Astedti-Kurki and Isola, 2001; Bauer and Geront, 1999; Beck, 1997; Johnson, 2002).

Impact of Sense of Humor on Perceived Stress among Undergraduate Medical Students: A Gendered Perspective

A healthy sense of humor is also one of the most effective stress busters available helping people distance themselves from their workplace stressors maintain a more balanced perspective and overcome obstacles.

LAUGHING YOUR WAY TO THE TOP

Sense of humor is concerned with all those things which a person verbally express or perform in a way which would be perceived as amusing and causes others to laugh.

Sense of Humor as Predictor of Creativity Level in University Undergraduates

In the current study, therefore, we sought to examine whether differences in self-reported sense of humor existed in cultures regarded as homogenous but which are culturally, socially and politically different.

Sense of humor across cultures: A comparison of British, Australian and American respondents

Hunter: It would be useful to assess the availability of the individual's sense of humor. Then we should also look at the quality of that humor: Is the sense of humor dry?

Humor and the therapeutic alliance

A PM has to be able to weather those changes without losing his patience, sense of humor, or capability to get the job done.

21st century project management competencies

Related to this is a failure to display very often the sense of humor that his friends all say he has.

My favorite libertarian

Highly recommended to all intrigued with the Australian culture and its creative sense of humor, Marking The Land is a work of enduring value that will be appreciated by generations of readers.

Marking The Land

(1) Perhaps therapists are making a similar mistake by undervaluing the power of a sense of humor as an ingredient in sobriety.

Give clients the license to laugh

To find the answer connect letters in the maze spelling WHAT ANIMAL HAS THE BEST SENSE OF HUMOR. You may move any direction, but no letter can be connected more than once.

A-maze-ing fun with riddles

She says that having a sense of humor has helped weather this ordeal.

Deborah Wilson

ALBERT EINSTEIN: A BIOGRAPHY focuses on the man as much as his science, considering his human weaknesses, his charm, sense of humor, and life.

Albert Einstein: A Biography

However, in that beautiful, sheltered world Harkness prevails with a sense of humor and a New Yorker's stubbornness.

A great panda adventure

Thanks to her talent, steel will, sense of humor, and ability to take responsibility for her future, Gaither is still dancing, perhaps better than ever.

Survive & conquer: neither a catastrophic injury nor years without a promotion in ABT's corps could stop Elizabeth Gaither from becoming a principal--and an artist

Where is the sense of humor? As a black, bi-sexual, wiccan, radical female feminist, I have every reason to be "sensitive" to the way humans are portrayed in print.

'The babe' is back

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释义	sense of humor sense of humor 1. An ability to enjoy or say things that are funny. My dad had an amazing sense of humor. He'd always have us in stitches whenever he started telling one of his stories! I was just joking, for crying out loud! Don't you have a sense of humor? 2. The part of one's personality that determines what specifically one considers to be funny or appreciates as humorous. I've got a pretty weird sense of humor, so bizarre comedies like these are right up my alley. Slapstick has never really fit with my sense of humor. See also: humor, of, sense Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. sense of humor the ability to appreciate good humor and jokes; the ability to create jokes and say funny things. Does he have a sense of humor? He looks like he has never laughed in his life. See also: humor, of, sense McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: sharp wit rip snorter ripsnorter be red in the face red in the face, be a (kind of) turn of mind a practical, scientific, etc. turn of mind keep (one) in stitches keep in stitches have (one) in stitches References in periodicals archive This is in line with the pertinent literature that suggests use of adaptive humor as a defense mechanism for coping with stress whereby individuals may restructure negative life situations more optimistically in comparison with their counterparts with a low sense of humor. Furthermore, the relieving nature of adaptive humor may buffer the negative effects of stress and it is a valuable source of enhancing self-esteem and stimulating relationships (Astedti-Kurki and Isola, 2001; Bauer and Geront, 1999; Beck, 1997; Johnson, 2002). Impact of Sense of Humor on Perceived Stress among Undergraduate Medical Students: A Gendered Perspective A healthy sense of humor is also one of the most effective stress busters available helping people distance themselves from their workplace stressors maintain a more balanced perspective and overcome obstacles. LAUGHING YOUR WAY TO THE TOP Sense of humor is concerned with all those things which a person verbally express or perform in a way which would be perceived as amusing and causes others to laugh. Sense of Humor as Predictor of Creativity Level in University Undergraduates In the current study, therefore, we sought to examine whether differences in self-reported sense of humor existed in cultures regarded as homogenous but which are culturally, socially and politically different. Sense of humor across cultures: A comparison of British, Australian and American respondents Hunter: It would be useful to assess the availability of the individual's sense of humor. Then we should also look at the quality of that humor: Is the sense of humor dry? Humor and the therapeutic alliance A PM has to be able to weather those changes without losing his patience, sense of humor, or capability to get the job done. 21st century project management competencies Related to this is a failure to display very often the sense of humor that his friends all say he has. My favorite libertarian Highly recommended to all intrigued with the Australian culture and its creative sense of humor, Marking The Land is a work of enduring value that will be appreciated by generations of readers. Marking The Land (1) Perhaps therapists are making a similar mistake by undervaluing the power of a sense of humor as an ingredient in sobriety. Give clients the license to laugh To find the answer connect letters in the maze spelling WHAT ANIMAL HAS THE BEST SENSE OF HUMOR. You may move any direction, but no letter can be connected more than once. A-maze-ing fun with riddles She says that having a sense of humor has helped weather this ordeal. Deborah Wilson ALBERT EINSTEIN: A BIOGRAPHY focuses on the man as much as his science, considering his human weaknesses, his charm, sense of humor, and life. Albert Einstein: A Biography However, in that beautiful, sheltered world Harkness prevails with a sense of humor and a New Yorker's stubbornness. A great panda adventure Thanks to her talent, steel will, sense of humor, and ability to take responsibility for her future, Gaither is still dancing, perhaps better than ever. Survive & conquer: neither a catastrophic injury nor years without a promotion in ABT's corps could stop Elizabeth Gaither from becoming a principal--and an artist Where is the sense of humor? As a black, bi-sexual, wiccan, radical female feminist, I have every reason to be "sensitive" to the way humans are portrayed in print. 'The babe' is back
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