mirthfully

adverb

as in cheerfully
in a cheerful or happy manner an album of bawdy songs from the Elizabethan era, all of them lustily and mirthfully sung

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirthfully
  1. cheerfully
  2. happily
  3. brightly
Adverb
  • Nicola Piovani’s score evokes a whimsical longing for every era of the designer’s life, as if the audience cheerfully lived it along with him.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • Perez handled the decision more cheerfully than fans in Sacramento, which is serving as the A’s temporary home while their new ballpark is being constructed in Las Vegas.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
Definition of cheerfully
Adverb
  • In Japan, fans come up with a song for each player and sing it happily and relentlessly.
    — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • But the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have happily shared their joy at being parents when speaking at different events, and have even given fans some tiny glimpses of life with their growing kids.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of happily
Adverb
  • Might be worth a price play as sometimes Moonlight can shine brightly.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The three-level home located near the Canal Saint Martin is brightly lit and beautifully furnished.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026
Definition of brightly
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“Mirthfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirthfully. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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