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Meaning
amusement expressed by laughter
- How to Memorize
- mirth - glee
- Analysis
‘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 Synonyms jollity, delight, jovial, Antonyms despondent heartbreak, anguish, - Example(s)
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.
