sense of humor
noun phrase
: a personality that gives someone the ability to say funny things and see the funny side of things
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This can get very funny, depending on your maturity level and sense of humor.
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
But Emeril’s is asking a more interesting question, what happens when one of America’s great drinking cities enters a serious wine conversation without losing its sense of humor?
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
From its magnetic principals to its cheeky sense of humor, its fresh take on sci-fi horror to its thrilling action, Hope is a crazy good time.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Nevertheless, an underrated aspect of Alonso’s work is his dry sense of humor, which plays out here in the affectless performances and the blank time filled by awkward glances and pleasing animal appearances.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
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Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026
But Emeril’s is asking a more interesting question, what happens when one of America’s great drinking cities enters a serious wine conversation without losing its sense of humor?
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
From its magnetic principals to its cheeky sense of humor, its fresh take on sci-fi horror to its thrilling action, Hope is a crazy good time.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Nevertheless, an underrated aspect of Alonso’s work is his dry sense of humor, which plays out here in the affectless performances and the blank time filled by awkward glances and pleasing animal appearances.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 16 May 2026
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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