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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That would be the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, where A-listers gather to drink, dance, and be merry until the early-morning hours.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
9 Mar. 2026
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Eminently rewatchable, Gavin and Stacey is one of the merriest of BBC sitcoms.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a great Wings photo that fans cherish — a day in the Scottish highlands, the family farm, Paul and the band playing a jolly game of footie while his sheepdog muse Martha joins in, chasing the ball.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2026
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His jolly presence, which is 21-feet wide, is stopping drivers in front of Katie Aalerud's house.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Each clever trap lands with festive flair, proving that Windsor’s women really run the show.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Whether your family celebrates Easter with a festive brunch or dinner meal, there’s always room for a breadbasket.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Creeping phlox is a great choice for edging, rock walls, or slopes, and will brighten any garden with its abundance of cheerful pastel blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Daisies look more cute and cheerful than ever when paired with green cat-eye polish.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Mirthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirthful. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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