Advanced and Proficiency Vocabulary for Exams(e.g.GRE, Banks, Civil Services, SAT / LSAT). For IELTS/TOEFL, and everyday spoken vocabulary, go to our Spoken Vocabulary Database.
‘Mirth’ essentially means to be merry and is marked by humour or happiness that is accompanied by laughter. It is mainly a literary term and therefore is not particularly common in everyday conversations.
Exam DB | Spoken DB | Other | |
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Synonyms | jollity, delight, jovial, | ||
Antonyms | despondent | heartbreak, anguish, |
Jane’s impression of our boss is a source of considerable mirth in the office.
My trip and fall caused much mirth. My children couldn’t stop laughing!
Everybody was in a good mood after the deal was signed, so the meeting was frequently mirthful.