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humours

/ˈhjuːmərz/ /ˈjuːmərz/

Meanings
noun
The quality of being amusing, comical, funny.

Examples :

"She has a great sense of humour, and I always laugh a lot whenever we get together."
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Related Words

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration afternoon

afternoon noun

/af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/

The part of the day from noon or lunchtime until sunset, evening, or suppertime or 6pm.

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration ophthalmologist

ophthalmologist noun

/ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɑf.θælˈmɑ.lə.dʒɪst/

A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.

"My grandmother saw an ophthalmologist because she was having trouble seeing the words in her favorite book. "

Illustration temporary

temporary noun

/ˈtɛmpəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

"The temporary at the bakery was only there for the summer. "

Illustration persistent

persistent adjective

/pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration disposition

disposition noun

/ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/

The arrangement or placement of certain things.

"The scouts reported on the disposition of the enemy troops."

Illustration illogical

illogical adjective

/ɪˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ /ɪˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning.

"I received an illogical reply and that left me standing there feeling confused."

Illustration imbalance

imbalance noun

/ɪmˈbæləns/ /ˌɪmˈbæləns/

The property of not being in balance.

"The growing imbalances between the rich and poor first lead to more crime."

Illustration inclination

inclination noun

/ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

A physical tilt or bend.

"The inclination of his head increased and he awoke with a start."

Illustration noticeable

noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "