Mirth: meaning, definitions and examples

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mirth

 

[ mษ™หฮธ ]

Context #1

feeling

Mirth is a feeling of great happiness and joy. It is often accompanied by laughter and a sense of light-heartedness.

Synonyms

glee, happiness, joy, merriment

Examples of usage

  • She couldn't contain her mirth when she heard the joke.
  • His eyes sparkled with mirth as he recounted the funny story.
  • The room was filled with mirth and laughter as everyone enjoyed themselves.
Context #2

entertainment

Mirth can also refer to amusement or entertainment, especially in the form of laughter and fun.

Synonyms

amusement, entertainment, fun, laughter

Examples of usage

  • The comedy show provided hours of mirth for the audience.
  • We all need a bit of mirth in our lives to lighten the mood.
  • The children's playful antics brought mirth to the entire family.

Translations

Translations of the word "mirth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alegria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฐเฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Frรถhlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kegembiraan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะดั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ radoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ–œใณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alegrรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neลŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‡ุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ radost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ radosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌขไน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veselje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gleรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™nlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alegrรญa

Word origin

The word 'mirth' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old English word 'myrgth', which means joy or happiness. Over time, the word has evolved to represent not only a feeling of great happiness and joy but also amusement and entertainment through laughter and fun. Mirth is often associated with light-heartedness and a carefree attitude, bringing smiles and laughter to those who experience it.

See also: mirthful, mirthfully.