sense of humour
collocation in Englishmeaningsofsenseandhumour
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sense
noun
uk/sens/us/sens/
an ability to understand, recognize, value, or react to something, especially any of the five physical abilities to see, hear, smell, taste, ...
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humour
noun
uk/ˈhjuː.mər/us/ˈhjuː.mɚ/
the ability to find things funny, the way in which people see that some things are funny, or the quality of ...
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(Definition ofsenseandhumourfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofsense of humour
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And you had a greatsenseofhumour: we had many good laughs together.
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The ' dance exercise ' instructor promoted ' togetherness ' through her use of discipline besides hersenseofhumour.
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It not only appeals to mysenseofhumourto do so, but it also has a serious edge.
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They have retained an earthysenseofhumour.
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He has, in a world where wit is at a premium, asenseofhumour.
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As it is, there is much to admire, whether in sheer compositional dexterity or in the composer's sometimes slysenseofhumour.
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His livelysenseofhumourhelps to keep the lab very cheerful.
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Older people also liked advertisements that showed them as clever, vibrant and having asenseofhumour.
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It is written with a pleasant, drysenseofhumourand personal touches that make it very readable.
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The newspapers all emphasised the same details adding to the mystery: these men even had asenseofhumourand loved cricket.
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Depending on one'ssenseofhumour, one may find oneself chuckling or laughing out loud whilst reading this book.
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In this context, the problematical idiosyncrasies of humour (especially high inter-individual variability ofsenseofhumour) must be taken into account.
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Asenseofhumourwas manifested by most members of the focus groups.
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He had a wickedsenseofhumourwith which he teased the pompous world of architects and the writings in this book are a delight.
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The nurse was expected to be friendly and to have asenseofhumour.
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The writing is fluent and engaging, and often displays a drysenseofhumourat work.
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One key quality a lexicographer needs, he says, is asenseofhumour.
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Hissenseofhumourand respect for others made him an ideal friend one can ever dream of.
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The main thing is that you got to retain yoursenseofhumourbecause without that you are lost.
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He always remains calm and has a greatsenseofhumour.
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