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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Bartholomew had a sense of humor, too, Galligan said.
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Landon is a kind, loving, and thoughtful child with a wonderful sense of humor.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
For his part, Anderson possessed a wry sense of humor and wasn’t above poking fun at himself.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Tune in for short episodes every Wednesday and Saturday as Grumpy answers reader questions, solves seasonal conundrums, and provides need-to-know advice for gardeners with his very Grumpy sense of humor.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Landon is a kind, loving, and thoughtful child with a wonderful sense of humor.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
For his part, Anderson possessed a wry sense of humor and wasn’t above poking fun at himself.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Sense of humor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20humor. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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