HUMOUR
/ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/
6 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of HUMOUR
The quality of being amusing, comical, funny.
"She has a great sense of humour, and I always laugh a lot whenever we get together."
A mood, especially a bad mood; a temporary state of mind or disposition brought upon by an event; an abrupt illogical inclination or whim.
"He was in a particularly vile humour that afternoon."
Any of the fluids in an animal body, especially the four "cardinal humours" of blood, yellow bile, black bile and phlegm that were believed to control the health and mood of the human body.
To pacify by indulging.
"I know you don't believe my story, but humour me for a minute and imagine it to be true."
Synonyms of HUMOUR
Words with similar meaning
Examples of HUMOUR in a Sentence
- "She has a great sense of humour, and I always laugh a lot whenever we get together."
- "He was in a particularly vile humour that afternoon."
- "I know you don't believe my story, but humour me for a minute and imagine it to be true."
Word Details
Is HUMOUR a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HUMOUR is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: HUMOUR uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for HUMOUR
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | u | m | o | u | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| WWF | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HUMOUR
25 words from the letters in HUMOUR
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How to Use HUMOUR in Word Games
HUMOUR is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, HUMOUR is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HUMOUR to find 25 additional valid words.