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All humour synonyms

hu·mour
H h

noun humour

  • irony — the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning: the irony of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.

verb humour

  • go along with — permit, consent to
  • indulge — to yield to an inclination or desire; allow oneself to follow one's will (often followed by in): Dessert came, but I didn't indulge. They indulged in unbelievable shopping sprees.
  • accommodate — If a building or space can accommodate someone or something, it has enough room for them.
  • please — (used as a polite addition to requests, commands, etc.) if you would be so obliging; kindly: Please come here. Will you please turn the radio off?
  • pacify — to bring or restore to a state of peace or tranquillity; quiet; calm: to pacify an angry man.
  • string along — a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.
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