as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
the mirthfulness of the revelers was contagious, and pretty soon everyone in the bar was laughing and singing
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Noun
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026 -
As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But there’s no schadenfreude watching her squeeze into a middle seat, no glee in her comeuppance.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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There is always glee in Washington in advance of royal visits.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This summer, a series of events, exhibitions, and festivities will celebrate the return of the World Cup to Dallas, adding extra appeal to a city that’s been enjoying a major epicurean renaissance of late.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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At home in New York, there’s the pre-Met festivities.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
2 May 2026
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“Mirthfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirthfulness. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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