5 letter words starting with HUM

Here is the result in HTML text formatting: Humor 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

1. The quality of being amusing or comical (e.g. "She has a great sense of humor.")
2. A mood or state of mind (e.g. "He was in a good humor today.")
3. A type of literary or artistic genre that is intended to be funny or amusing (e.g. "She writes humor pieces for a magazine.")
4. To comply with the wishes or whims of someone (e.g. "He humored his bosss request for a meeting.")

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ˈhjuːmər/

UK: /ˈhjuːmə/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "humor" comes from the Latin word "umor," which means "moisture" or "liquid." In medieval times, it was believed that the bodys health was determined by the balance of four bodily fluids, or "humors": blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile. The word "humor" began to be used in the sense of "mood" or "state of mind" in the 16th century, and in the sense of "amusing or comical quality" in the 17th century.

Today, "humor" is used to describe anything that is intended to be funny or amusing, from stand-up comedy to sitcoms to humorous novels and essays. It is also used to describe a persons disposition or temperament, as in "He has a good sense of humor."

5. Synonyms

Comedy, wit, irony, satire, jest, jocularity, amusement, fun, hilarity, levity, mirth

6. Related Words

Amuse, laugh, joke, pun, prank, smile, witty, comic, silly, happy

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Humid

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having a high level of moisture or dampness in the air.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Origin and Usage: The word "humid" comes from the Latin word "humidus," meaning "moist." It was first used in the English language in the 16th century. The word is commonly used to describe the weather, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions where humidity levels can be high.

Synonyms: Moist, damp, wet, sticky, sultry, muggy, clammy, dewy.

Related Words: Humer, humph, humor.

Example Sentences:

• It was so humid outside that her clothes were sticking to her skin.
• The humid weather made it difficult to breathe.
• The humidity in the room was making her hair frizzy.
• The humid climate in the rainforest made it a perfect habitat for many species of plants and animals.
• He turned on the air conditioning to combat the humid conditions in the house.

Human

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, adjective
2. Definitions:
   • A member of the Homo sapiens species; a person.
   • Characteristic of people as opposed to God or animals; humane.
3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈhjuːmən/, UK: /ˈhjuːmən/
4. Origin and Usage:
   • The word "human" originated from the Latin word "humanus" which means "of man, human," and is related to "homo" which means "man." The word has been used in English since the 15th century.
   • The word "human" is commonly used to refer to people and the characteristics that make them distinct from animals and divine beings. It is also used as an adjective to describe actions or qualities that are characterized by compassion, kindness, and sympathy.
5. Synonyms:
   • Person
   • Individual
   • Human being
   • Mortal
6. Related Words:
   • Being
   • Woman
   • Child
   • Adult
   • Manly
7. Example Sentences:
   • He is a kind and compassionate human who always tries to help others.
   • She believes that all humans are equal and should be treated with respect.
   • The companys human resources department is responsible for hiring and training employees.
   • He was shocked by the inhuman treatment of prisoners in the war camp.