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.
—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
Adjective
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Using Too Many Small Bins The more bins, the merrier?—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mau's reckless band of merry men inevitably leave a trail of bodies in their wake, leading police captain Brander Lawson (Wagner Moura) to investigate the criminal takeover of Janix.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Of course, even for me there were still some jolly moments.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Vivacious Mars dances with jolly Jupiter, energizing your 6th House of Practice and your 10th House of Ambition.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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So pour yourself something festive and keep scrolling for easy ways to bring a little bit of Louisville flair to your wardrobe.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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The siblings were spotted sitting near one another and chatting with other people during the festive event held in the Marble Room of Buckingham Palace.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In recent years, Grohl has been in the news for less cheerful reasons.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just take a look at how this fence mural by Sarah Murphy adds a cheerful pop of color to this outdoor space.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mirthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirthful. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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