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Humoring — Humor Hu mor, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Humored}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Humoring}.] 1. To comply with the humor of; to adjust matters so as suit the peculiarities, caprices, or exigencies of; to adapt one s self to; to indulge by skillful adaptation; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
humoring — n. quality of being amusing or entertaining, comedy; ability to appreciate or express something amusing; mood, state of mind, disposition; body fluid (Physiology) v. pamper, indulge, favor, oblige (also humour) … English contemporary dictionary
humoring — noun the act of indulging or gratifying a desire • Syn: ↑indulgence, ↑indulging, ↑pampering • Derivationally related forms: ↑humor, ↑pampering (for: ↑pampering), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
indulge — indulge, pamper, humor, spoil, baby, mollycoddle mean to show undue favor or attention to a person or his desires. Indulge implies weakness or compliance in gratifying another s wishes or desires, especially those which have no claim to… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
indulging — noun the act of indulging or gratifying a desire • Syn: ↑indulgence, ↑pampering, ↑humoring • Derivationally related forms: ↑humor (for: ↑humoring), ↑pampering ( … Useful english dictionary
pampering — I noun the act of indulging or gratifying a desire • Syn: ↑indulgence, ↑indulging, ↑humoring • Derivationally related forms: ↑humor (for: ↑humoring), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Humor — Hu mor, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Humored}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Humoring}.] 1. To comply with the humor of; to adjust matters so as suit the peculiarities, caprices, or exigencies of; to adapt one s self to; to indulge by skillful adaptation; as, to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Humored — Humor Hu mor, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Humored}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Humoring}.] 1. To comply with the humor of; to adjust matters so as suit the peculiarities, caprices, or exigencies of; to adapt one s self to; to indulge by skillful adaptation; as,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Indulgence — In*dul gence, n. [L. indulgentia: cf. F. indulgence.] [1913 Webster] 1. The act of indulging or humoring; the quality of being indulgent; forbearance of restrain or control. [1913 Webster] If I were a judge, that word indulgence should never… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
humor — I. noun Etymology: Middle English humour, from Anglo French umor, umour, from Medieval Latin & Latin; Medieval Latin humor, from Latin humor, umor moisture; akin to Old Norse vǫkr damp, Latin humēre to be moist, and perhaps to Greek hygros wet… … New Collegiate Dictionary
