as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
the mirthful laughter of old teammates telling lame jokes and ribald stories
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Recent Examples of mirthful
Haim managed to put on a show that felt about 95% mirthful while still honoring the integrity of the new songs that dig emotionally deeper.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
There’s a mirthful sparkle to the crowd, guests and crew alike, especially apparent given our close quarters on the train.
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Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Aug. 2024
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
There’s a mirthful sparkle to the crowd, guests and crew alike, especially apparent given our close quarters on the train.
—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirthful
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Like most people, Sarnoski grew up with the light hearted stories of Robin Hood and his merry men.
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Our leads will be abandoning the mean streets of New York City for merry old London.
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The problem was that plenty of officials from both the government and national association wanted in on the glory, piggy-backing on the team for a jolly trip to the World Cup.
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The Tar Heels went three-up, three-down in the sixth, but the next inning Gallaher and his teammates were having a jolly time on a clear and cool evening at Charles Schwab Field.
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The matches are also being projected onto some of the walls, and festive touches have been added to the taxidermy.
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On Sunday, Scottish supporters charmed locals with a festive march to Fenway Park, where the Red Sox hosted Scottish Heritage Night amid an influx of World Cup fans.
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From glassware and accessories to kitchen tabletop and home decor, these functional yet giftable pieces combine cheerful patterns, playful details and practical use.
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.
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“Mirthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirthful. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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