English Dictionary (Humor) beta

assuming Assuming that something is true, you can act or think as if it were true, without actually knowing for sure.  ■ "I'm assuming the train will be on time, so I'll leave early."

fact An event or statement that is true and can be proven to be true.  ■ "I am a fact, I always have been."

Guaranteeing To make a promise that something will be true or happen, even if it's not true or won't happen.  ■ "I guarantee that I will eat 100 tacos in one sitting!

showed To reveal one's true colors  ■ "I showed my true colors by screaming at the referee during the soccer game."

confirmation The act of confirming or making certain that something is true, especially through a formal or official process.  ■ After the initial reports of the UFO sighting were met with skepticism, the government finally issued a confirmation that they had indeed seen an unidentified flying object., A statement or declaration that something is true, especially for legal purposes.  ■ "I confirm that I am over 18 years old" was the response of the teenager when asked to sign the consent form for the tattoo parlor., The official approval or ratification of a decision or action.  ■ "We have received the confirmation from the board that our proposal has been approved" was met with cheers and applause at the company meeting., A formal acknowledgement or recognition of something, especially for religious purposes.  ■ "I confirm my faith in Jesus Christ and ask for his guidance in my life" was said during the baptismal ceremony.

contradiction A situation in which two or more statements or ideas are mutually exclusive and cannot both be true at the same time.  ■ "I'll be there on time" is a contradiction of "I'm running late" because they both cannot be true at the same time.

Givens Something that is assumed to be true without needing to be proven, often because it is so obviously true that it doesn't need to be stated.  ■ "I know I'm right, because the sun always rises in the east and sets in the west. That's a given."

Inheritance A funny thing about inheritance is that it's often used as a punchline in jokes. It's like when someone says, "I inherited my sense of humor from my father" and everyone laughs because they know how true that is. But let's be real, most people are just hoping to inherit their father's good looks or his ability to cook a mean spaghetti sauce.  ■ "I inherited my sense of humor from my father" - said by the comedian on stage. The audience laughs because they know how true that is.

sickness An unpleasant condition caused by the presence of a virus or other disease. It can manifest as physical symptoms such as fever, coughing, and vomiting, or mental symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Sickness is typically treated with medication or rest, but some people find that it actually brings them closer to their true selves.  ■ "I'm so sorry I have to miss the party tonight because I'm feeling really sick.", "She was so happy when she got sick. It's like her true personality finally came out."

Veritable A word used to describe something that is so true or real that it could almost be described as a physical object  ■ "I've been waiting for this moment all my life. It was like a veritable dream come true when I finally got to meet my idol."

Absolutely An intensifier used to indicate that something is absolutely true or certain, or that it should be taken for granted.  ■ "I absolutely love pizza!", "It's absolutely raining outside., "Absolutely not! I have no time for that nonsense."

absolutes A word used to describe anything that is absolute, or completely and unconditionally true.  ■ "I believe in absolutes like gravity keeping us on the ground and sunlight making plants grow."

acknowledge The act of recognizing and accepting something as true or real, often with a hint of sarcasm.  ■ "I acknowledge that I'm terrible at cooking, but I refuse to let my roommate make me dinner."

acknowledges To admit that something is true, especially after it has been pointed out.  ■ "I know I'm terrible at cooking, but you have to acknowledge that my lasagna is actually quite good."

actual The real, authentic, or true thing.  ■ "I didn't actually finish my homework. I just copied it from the internet."

Alleging To claim or assert that something is true, without providing any evidence to support it.  ■ "I'm alleging that my cat is a secret spy for the government, but I have no proof to back it up."

Although An expression indicating that something is true or correct despite the opposite being suggested by previous statements.  ■ "I promised I wouldn't eat any more pie, but then I saw a huge slice of chocolate cake and couldn't resist."

Apparently It seems like this word is often used to describe something that may or may not be true, but we can't really say for sure.  ■ "I apparently have a talent for eating large amounts of pizza."

Artist A person who creates beautiful things with their hands, like paintings or sculptures.  ■ "I had always dreamt of being an artist, but I didn't realize my true calling was being a terrible chef."

Assuring A word that you use when you want to make someone feel better about a situation, even though it's probably not true.  ■ "Don't worry, I'm sure I'll ace this test. I always do well on exams."

authentic Being true and real; not false or artificial.  ■ "I may not have the most authentic Italian pasta, but it sure is delicious!"

belief A conviction or acceptance that something is true, despite the lack of evidence.  ■ John believes that he's the best athlete in the world, even though he can barely run a mile.

beliefs A set of opinions or ideas that a person holds to be true, even if they have no evidence to support them.  ■ John believes that pineapple belongs on pizza, despite the overwhelming consensus to the contrary.

biography A collection of lies told about someone's life to make them look good.  ■ "His biography is a hilarious read, full of exaggerations and embellishments that make you wonder if any of it is even true."

biologically In a way that is true to the characteristics of living organisms, rather than being artificial or mechanical.  ■ "I need biologically clean bedsheets or else I'll get sick."

Birthplace The location where you were birthed or spawned, usually marked by a plaque or monument commemorating the event.  ■ "I may have been born in New York City, but my true birthplace is the Internet."

brill A person who is extremely bright, intelligent, or clever.  ■ "Wow, that guy has a true brill for solving complex problems."

Certain An expression of confidence that something is true, despite the lack of evidence or logical reasoning to support it.  ■ "I'm certain I left my keys on the table. Why did you ask me to check again?"

Certainly An expression used to indicate that something is definitely true or will happen.  ■ I'm absolutely sure I left my keys on the kitchen counter. Certainly, I did!

certifiable adjective: capable of being proven or certified to be true or valid.  ■ "His story about seeing a unicorn in the forest is certifiably insane."

certified Having been granted permission or recognized as being legally qualified to do something.  ■ "The barista's certification in latte art proved she was a true coffee connoisseur."

change A sudden or gradual shift in one's opinion, behavior, or circumstances.  ■After realizing the true nature of his roommate's cooking, John decided it was time for a change in living arrangements.

Check A way to ensure that something is true or correct.  ■ "I always check my work before turning it in. I don't want any A's on my report card for careless mistakes!"

cloak A garment worn to hide one's true identity, often with a sinister or malicious intention.  ■ "I donned the cloak of invisibility and snuck into the museum to steal the precious artifact."

concede To acknowledge that you were wrong, or to accept something as true despite your initial disagreement.  ■ "I concede that I was wrong about the weather forecast today. It turns out it's not going to rain after all."

conceivable Something that you can imagine or believe to be true.  ■ "I can't believe it's actually possible to eat 100 tacos in one sitting."

Conceivably Incredibly, to an extent that is almost too good to be true.  ■ "I can't believe he finished a marathon in under 3 hours! That's conceivably the fastest time I have ever seen."

confirming A verb used to indicate that something is true or accurate, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I confirmed with my friend that he really does have the worst taste in music, but I still love him anyway."

Conviction A strong belief or feeling that something is true, especially without any evidence to support it.  ■ "I'm convinced that pineapple belongs on pizza, even though the whole world seems to disagree with me."

Correct The opposite of incorrect. Something that is accurate, true, and in order.  ■ He was so wrong about the answer, but when he corrected himself, it was hilarious!

Credence A belief or trust that something is true, especially a conviction based on personal experience.  ■ "I have credence in the power of meditation to reduce stress," said the yogi, while simultaneously burning incense and chanting.

Credo A collection of beliefs and values that a person holds to be true.  ■ "I have a credo that pizza is the best food ever, and I'll never forgive anyone who doesn't agree with me."

Creeds A set of beliefs or principles that are considered to be true by a group of people, often religious in nature.  ■ The Scientologists believe in a series of strange and unusual creeds that many find unsettling.

daring An act of great courage or recklessness, often involving danger.  ■ That stunt on the tightrope was a true display of daring.

dealt To handle or manage something, typically in a skillful or competent manner. However, the opposite is often true and one may have been " dealt" with a bad situation.  ■ "He was quite skilled at dealing with difficult clients."

Deceive To trick or mislead someone by saying something that is not true.  ■ "I told him I was going for a run, but really I just wanted to nap on the couch."

deceived To trick or mislead someone into believing something that is not true, often with the intention of causing harm or inconvenience.  ■ "I was deceived by my friend's prank call. I fell for it hook, line and sinker!"

Deceiving To trick or mislead someone, often by omitting important information.  ■ The politician was deceiving the public by hiding his true intentions and using propaganda to sway voters.

Deem To consider or judge as true or correct without evidence.  ■ He deems himself the best player on the team, even though he's the worst.