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mirth

/mɜːθ/noun

Cheerful amusement and fun, usually shown by laughter.

Example sentences

  • “The room filled with mirth when he told his favourite joke.”
  • “Her clumsy dance moves were a source of great mirth at the wedding.”

Literary and slightly formal; in conversation most people would say laughter or amusement instead.

Synonyms for mirth

  • amusement
  • merriment
  • laughter
  • hilarity
  • glee

Antonyms

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