Definition of 'sense of humour'

Learner English

sense of humour

regional note: in AM, use sense of humor

singular noun

Someone who has a sense of humour often finds things amusing, rather than being serious all the time.

He had enormous charm and a great sense of humour.

...someone with a very warped sense of humour.

sense of humour

(sɛns əv ˈhjuːmə) British or sense of humor US

noun

someone who has a sense of humour often finds things amusing, rather than being serious all the time

You need a sense of humour in this job.He had enormous charm and a great sense of humour.Only someone with a very warped sense of humour could find this amusing.He's got no sense of humour.She has a great sense of humour.

Example sentences containing 'sense of humour'

She had a great sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times (2015)He was a nice man with a great sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times (2008)He has a great sense of humour and an energy that transmits itself to the lads. Times, Sunday Times (2015)He has a great sense of humour and an energy about him. Times, Sunday Times (2015)He has a great sense of humour and a personality to match. The Sun (2014)And a nation with a great sense of humour. The Sun (2010)Wonderful little vignettes, great sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times (2016)He's very cool with a great sense of humour. The Sun (2010)He's a funny lad with a great sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times (2010)And she's got a great sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times (2009)I imagine he has a great sense of humour and is a loyal friend. The Sun (2013)There was good chemistry and I loved his great sense of humour. The Sun (2011)The tour manager was exceptional - informative, caring and with a great sense of humour. Times, Sunday Times (2010)Having said that, she still has a great sense of humour, and not always intentional. Times, Sunday Times (2010)Amazingly efficient, great charm and sense of humour, unique. Times, Sunday Times (2009)He has always had a great sense of humour - all the stories about him being miserable on the Bond films are cobblers. Times, Sunday Times (2008)