"Humoured" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Humoured" Meaning

Killed with laughter, amused, or entertained, often in a silly or ridiculous manner. Being in good spirits and having a lighthearted attitude.

"Humoured" Examples

Usage Examples of "Humoured"

1. She was humoured by the silly joke her friend told her.

Embellishing the fact is a common practice and might be humoured by many people.

2. He thought he was being clever, but his comment was humoured by no one.

The judge's sarcastic remark was humoured by the accused who understood the nuances.

3. Despite the serious subject matter, the audience was humoured by the comedian's witty remarks.

The committee was humoured by the idea of having a dog as a chief guest.

4. The sarcastic tone in which he said it was clearly meant to be humoured, but it fell flat.

The joke was humoured by everyone except the person it was meant for.

5. The couple was humoured by the thought of adopting a mischievous cat as their new pet.

The insurance company humoured the claim, but it didn't mean they would pay the compensation.