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good humour vs temper

temper vs good humour

good humour and temper both are nouns.

good humour is not a verb while temper is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
good humour Yes No No No
temper Yes No Yes No
As nouns, temper is a hypernym of good humour; that is, temper is a word with a broader meaning than good humour:
  • good humour: a cheerful and agreeable mood
  • temper: a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
Other hypernyms of good humour include humor, humour, mood.
good humour (noun) temper (noun)
a cheerful and agreeable mood the elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
a sudden outburst of anger
good humour (verb) temper (verb)
make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
adjust the pitch (of pianos)
harden by reheating and cooling in oil
change by restraining or moderating
bring to a desired consistency, texture, or hardness by a process of gradually heating and cooling
Difference between good humour and temper

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