English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Fade To gradually become less intense, usually in color or light.  ■ "The sun began to fade as it set behind the horizon, casting a warm glow over everything it touched."; To lose interest or enthusiasm in something, often due to lack of excitement or excitement.  ■ "After listening to her friend's long and boring story about their cat, Sarah started to fade and checked her phone instead."; To become less attractive or desirable, usually due to age or weariness.  ■ "The once beautiful actress had faded over time, but still had a certain charm that shone through in her performances."; To be unsuccessful or fail to achieve one's goals.  ■ "After numerous failed attempts at winning the lottery, John decided it was time to fade and accept that he would never be a millionaire."

Benefactor A person who provides financial assistance or benefits, often to a less fortunate individual or organization.  ■ "My benefactor was so generous, they gave me enough money to buy a new car and go on a vacation!"

clap A loud, rhythmic applause or clapping to show approval or appreciation.  ■ "When the audience clapped for their favorite band's final song, it was like a standing ovation, but with more enthusiasm and less formal attire."

Declining The act of becoming increasingly unpopular or less desirable.  ■ As the popularity of the new restaurant began to decline, customers started looking for alternative dining options.

decreased a state of being smaller or less than something else, often caused by a decrease in quantity.  ■ "The size of my waist decreased after I started exercising regularly."

deficiency The quality of being less than adequate or sufficient, often in a humorous way.  ■ "I have a severe case of deficiency when it comes to cooking. My specialty is ordering takeout and hoping for the best."

defuse To remove the sharpness or effectiveness of something, usually by diffusing it out into a less concentrated form.  ■ The bomb technician expertly defused the explosive device, saving countless lives.

degrade To make someone or something less important, respectable, or desirable by treating them with contempt, ridicule, or disdain.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my coffee on my shirt, and instead of apologizing, he just degraded me for being clumsy."

diluted A watered-down version of something, often to make it less intense or dangerous.  ■ "I accidentally spilled my cup of coffee and had to quickly dilute it with some water before it burned a hole in my shirt."

eases To make someone feel more comfortable or less stressed by doing something for them, such as finding information or completing a task.  ■ "I'll ease your mind by looking up the phone number for you."

eighth A number that is less than a quarter but greater than a sixth.  ■ I had to give my friend an eighth of my pizza. It was too big for me to finish!

elective Something chosen by the individual, often without any real reason or thought put into it.  ■ John decided to take Spanish instead of math as his elective because he heard there would be less homework.

Euphemism A word or phrase used to refer to something unpleasant or embarrassing in a more indirect and less offensive way.  ■ "I had to use the 'restroom' because I couldn't hold my bladder any longer."

fault A flaw or mistake in something that makes it imperfect or less than ideal.  ■ "John's cooking always has a few faults, like the burnt toast and undercooked steak."

Fixings The act of making something more or less broken.  ■I need to fix my bike before I can go for a ride. He forgot to fix his car, and now he's stranded on the side of the road.

improves To become more inadequate, less functional or even completely unusable.  ■ "When you try to use that old computer, it seems to improve your productivity by making everything slower and more frustrating."

insistence A stubborn refusal to accept anything less than what one wants, often accompanied by repetitive and annoying behavior.  ■ John's insistence on eating only pizza for every meal has started to wear on his family.

laxative A medicine or other substance that causes bowel movements to be more frequent and less forceful.  ■ "John took a laxative because he was constipated and didn't want to risk getting food poisoning from an old sandwich."

lessen To make something less funny.  ■ "The comedian's attempt to lessen the tension in the room by telling a joke failed miserably."

lightening to make something less serious or humorous by using jokes or other forms of humor  ■ After hearing his friend's terrible joke, John couldn't help but lighten the mood by telling a funny story about their childhood.

Loosen To become less tight or restricted, especially in one's thinking.  ■ "I used to be so uptight and rigid in my beliefs, but after I started smoking pot, I finally loosened up a bit."

mellowed To become less angry or aggressive, usually after a period of excitement or agitation.  ■ After the argument, John's usually fiery temperament had completely mellowed, and he was now calmly discussing his feelings with his wife.

Modified To make something less boring and more interesting, usually by adding something humorous or unusual.  ■ She decided to modify her presentation by adding a funny joke about her boss. The audience loved it!

mort A person who is very short, usually less than 5 feet tall.  ■ "I'm a mort like you, but I have big dreams."

negotiation A process of trying to reach a mutually beneficial agreement or compromise between two parties by discussing and compromising.  ■ "I'm willing to negotiate on the price, but I won't accept less than what I paid last year."

nine The number that comes before ten, but is always one less than the perfect number of something.  ■ "I can't believe we have to go through nine more rounds of this game, it's just not fair!"

poorer 1. possessing or having less wealth, money, or resources than someone else.  ■ Joe realized that he was a poorer man after his neighbor bought a new sports car and a house by the beach.

pressed To be squeezed or compacted so as to take up less space, often by external pressure.  ■ "When I realized I had no more room in my suitcase, I decided to press my clothes to make them fit."

reduce To make something smaller or less numerous by eliminating parts or elements.  ■ "I decided to reduce my calorie intake by eating only one slice of pizza a day, but after two weeks I was still the same size."

reduced A state of being made smaller or less important.  ■ "The once-great empire was reduced to ruins after centuries of war and strife."

Refocus To shift one's attention from a less important matter to a more important one.  ■ "I need to refocus on my studies if I want to pass this class."

relapsing To revert to an earlier, less desirable state or condition.  ■ After quitting smoking for a year, John suddenly found himself relapsing and lighting up a cigarette every time he saw his friend who smoked.

rewrites To write something over again, usually with a different tone or in a more humorous way.  ■ "I can't believe he actually said that! I'll have to rewrite his speech to make it sound less ridiculous."

seventeen A number that is less than eighteen, but more than sixteen.  ■ "I'm seventeen," said the teenager, trying to look as old as possible.

Signora A title used to address an Italian woman, similar to "Ms." or "Mrs.", but with less formality and more familiarity.  ■ "Ciao Signora! Come stai?"

sixty A very large number that is just less than seventy.  ■ "I have six apples, but if I had sixty apples, I could make a pie!"

Softener A device or substance used to make something less harsh, rough, or hard.  ■ "I need to buy a new couch cover because the one I have is getting too soft."

Softening The act of becoming less strict, harsh or rigorous in one's behavior or views.  ■ "As he grew older, John started softening towards his former enemies."

softer A person or thing that is less firm, more flexible, or easier to deal with than something else.  ■ "She's softer than her husband. She knows how to make him laugh without arguing."

Swimmers A group of people who are excellent at swimming.  ■ "The swimmers on our team were so fast, they could swim a mile in less than an hour!

tame To make someone or something less wild, unruly, or dangerous by using gentle methods of training and discipline.  ■ "The wild lion was tamed by the brave hunter with a stick and some food."

underestimated To judge someone or something as being less capable, talented, or important than they actually are.  ■ "When my boss underestimated me, I just waited until he was out of the office and then took over his project."

Virtual Something that is not real or physical, but exists only on a computer or other electronic device.  ■ "I may have a virtual pet, but it doesn't make me feel any less alone."

Weaken To make someone or something less strong or capable.  ■ I'm sorry to say that my new gym membership hasn't been helping me weaken yet.

weakened To make someone or something feel less capable or effective due to a lack of strength or power.  ■ "After hearing her friend's joke, Jane was so weakened by laughter that she could barely stand up."

Weakening The gradual process of becoming less strong or effective.  ■ My gym membership is weakening my resolve to stay fit. I keep cancelling my workouts and going out for pizza instead.

Weaker A person or thing that is less powerful, strong, or capable than someone or something else.  ■ "I need to work out more often. I'm getting weaker and weaker."

adjusted A state of being comfortable and content, achieved through small, gradual changes.  ■ "After years of working in the same job, John finally found the perfect balance between work and play. He had adjusted his lifestyle to include more hobbies and less stress, and he was living happily ever after."

anemic Anemic refers to a person who has pale skin, little energy and is easily tired. It can also refer to a car that runs on less gas than usual.  ■ "John was anemic, he could barely walk a mile without feeling exhausted."