Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of mirth 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 Whether sentiment carries her to one last nomination here is unclear, but there’s an equal measure of mirth and melancholy to seeing Lavin go out in such fine form. Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025 The study results found that the combination of satire and anthropomorphism elicited the most mirth. Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025 On this day, director Jeffrey Lo and book, music and lyrics creator Min Kahng plopped dead center at their work station as the chaos and mirth of a new musical exploded around them. David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mirth
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirth
Noun
  • Cackling with glee, in a top hat with golden demon horns poking through it, Daymond’s Malvolio has the characters compete against one another in physical challenges — like trying to pop balloons by slamming their butts down on them while a teammate holds them in place, ready for the squashing.
    James Grebey, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
  • The audience seemed to agree, welcoming the over-the-top action sequences, Pemberton’s insights about the soundtrack – and especially the news about that scandalous Maron-Lyonne banter – with glee.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • The new Whole Foods grocery store in downtown St. Charles is officially open, with dozens of customers gathering Wednesday morning for the festivities.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
  • The venues for the multiple festivities were never officially revealed, but celebrations were supposed to culminate with a lavish party at the grand Scuola Grande della Misericordia event space, according to the BBC.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • President Trump’s presence at the Kennedy Center last week was met with both cheers and jeers.
    Becket Adams, National Review, 15 June 2025
  • When the surviving members of the Twins Platoon came home to Minnesota, the reception received by some was a stark departure from the cheers that went up in Met Stadium when they were inducted.
    Nick Woltman, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Mirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirth. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on mirth

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!