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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Knoxville and his merry band of delightfully sadistic goons are back for one possibly final rodeo.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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October welcomes the annual Amelia Island Jazz Festival, and December plays host to Dickens on Centre, which gives downtown Fernandina a merry Victorian makeover just before Christmas.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The neighborhood Neighboring St Moritz was adopted in the 19th century by all those jolly-hockey-stick Brits, who introduced skiing and tobogganing, but little Sils Maria has always been more cerebral.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Of course, even for me there were still some jolly moments.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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During the holiday season, the historic downtown welcomes over 2 million visitors to enjoy the festive activities, decorations and Christmas market.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
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Stock up on these for everyday dining and festive barbeques.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The French—and, later, Anglo (Wilde, Beardsley, Rossetti)—attitude, mannered and morbid, was perhaps too Old World, at odds with our cheerful, Protestant rapacity.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Create a cheerful canvas collage inspired by artist Robin Anne Cooper.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Mirthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirthful. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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