as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
as charming as your mutual mirth is, could you refrain from nudging each other and giggling during class?
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Recent Examples of mirth
To some observers, the incessant joking was the sort of heartless mirth that social media had been running on for decades.
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Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
The mirth carries with it an undercurrent of Tyla’s particular brand of charisma.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
As Pagliacci and Smokey Robinson could tell you, there’s nothing new about the intersection of mirth and melancholy.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
While that occasion caused much mirth, neighbors in Washington were not pleased with the mass of masked marauders.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
The mirth carries with it an undercurrent of Tyla’s particular brand of charisma.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
As Pagliacci and Smokey Robinson could tell you, there’s nothing new about the intersection of mirth and melancholy.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
While that occasion caused much mirth, neighbors in Washington were not pleased with the mass of masked marauders.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirth
Noun
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The posts themselves ranged from political criticisms to expressions of glee over his death.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
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Brianna Randall My daughter dropped her backpack and ran straight into the clear mountain lake, whooping with glee.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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As Milchick, Tillman infused an unnerving cheerfulness into Lumon Industries’ macrodata refinement supervisor, a character who became increasingly central in Season 2.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her vivacious attitude connects her with Aries (Stacey’s actual birthday is April 3) due to her fearlessness and cheerfulness in situations, no matter what is thrown at her.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The lineup of festivities includes an exciting schedule of concerts, classic rides, carnival games and over 25 brand-new food items to indulge in, from new takes on fair favorites to trendy items like Dubai chocolate and Mike's Hot Honey.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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While the festivities provided plenty of pomp and pageantry, royal experts told Fox News Digital that no gathering could ever rival the late monarch’s unforgettable encounter with a controversial guest.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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When Colbert announced news of Kimmel's return, his studio audience erupted in cheers.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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In Switzerland, holiday cheer takes over cities and towns as the days grow shorter and sparkling lights stretch across avenues and alleyways.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Mirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirth. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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