Black Humor

Pronunciation: /blæk ˈhjuːmər/

Definitions of black humor

noun a form of humor that is characterized by making light of subject matter that is generally considered taboo, particularly subjects that are normally considered serious or painful

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand black humor, it seems mean.

A2 Some people find black humor offensive, but others enjoy it.

B1 The comedian's use of black humor pushed the boundaries of what is acceptable.

B2 The film used black humor to address serious social issues in a satirical way.

C1 The author's novel was praised for its clever use of black humor to explore complex themes.

C2 The play's dark and twisted plot was enhanced by the use of black humor throughout.

Examples of black humor in a Sentence

formal Some people find black humor to be a coping mechanism for dealing with difficult situations.

informal I know it's twisted, but I can't help but laugh at black humor jokes.

slang Black humor is not everyone's cup of tea, but I find it hilarious.

figurative His writing style is often described as dark and filled with black humor.

Grammatical Forms of black humor

• past tense: enjoyed
• plural: black humors
• comparative: blacker humor
• superlative: blackest humor
• present tense: enjoy
• future tense: will enjoy
• perfect tense: have enjoyed
• continuous tense: is enjoying
• singular: black humor
• positive degree: black humor
• infinitive: to enjoy
• gerund: enjoying
• participle: enjoyed

Origin and Evolution of black humor

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The term 'black humor' originated from the French phrase 'humour noir' which was coined by André Breton in his 1940 book 'Anthology of Black Humor'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a style of humor that deals with serious, disturbing, and taboo subjects in a satirical or sardonic manner, the term 'black humor' has evolved to encompass a wider range of dark and morbid comedy in various forms of media.