mirthful

Definition of mirthfulnext
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. 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
  • Fortune’s intrepid tech editor, Alexei Oreskovic, and his merry band of reporters will carry on in my absence.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Last year, which marked the first holiday season for Epic Universe, merry decor was concentrated in its Wizarding World of Harry Potter — Ministry of Magic and Celestial Park sections.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This plush captures its jolly mood with a big smile and a grinning sun across its belly (complete with sunglasses).
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This is not the first time that either star of Naughty has gotten audiences into a jolly mood.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
Adjective
  • Retreat activities included beekeeping, outdoor dinners under festive string lights, and learning about OpenAI's latest tools and products.
    Emily Forlini, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Enjoy a night of regional food and wine pairings, live entertainment and festive energy.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • In the Role Model book, Troy Barrett is a hockey player on Ilya’s team with a history of bullying, while Harris Drover is the team’s cheerful social media manager.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Outdoor brands like Halfdays, FP Movement, Patagonia, and Athleta have quite frankly never looked better, with cheerful colorways, unique designs, and trail-ready pieces all proving that function doesn’t have to mean boring.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Mirthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirthful. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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