good humor

noun

1. a cheerful or amiable mood.

Word History and Origins

Origin of good humor¹

First recorded in 1610–20

Example Sentences

Adventurous and brave, amiable and with good humor, Washington Donaldson won hearts with his failures as well as his successes.

From Salon

I did make her a hot breakfast, over which she received my bittersweet reminiscences with mildly amused good humor before returning to her room to get dressed.

From Los Angeles Times

Both nicknames land well with the audience, demonstrating that to Donald Trump, and his most fervent supporters, accusations of good humor and dishonesty are equally damaging.

From Salon

It showed a flash, but no more than a flash, of anger, and intense embarrassment, and eventually, polite patience and forced good humor.

From Los Angeles Times

Major Leonard, according to Kirby, was a woman of incredible optimism and good humor.

From Salon