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Meaning of mirthful
having or showing a feeling of joy and amusement
Etymology of mirthful
The word "mirthful" has its roots in Old English "myrthor" meaning joy or pleasure, and the suffix "-ful" which forms an adjective indicating a fullness or abundance of the quality denoted by the root word
Historically, the word has been used to describe someone or something that brings joy or amusement to others
Synonyms
joyful
cheerful
happy
jolly
jubilant
elated
euphoric
delighted
thrilled
amused
entertained
pleased
glad
merry
lighthearted
carefree
playful
humorous
witty
comical
hilarious
laughable
ridiculous
absurd
silly
foolish
jocular
facetious
ironic
sarcastic
tongue-in-cheek
playful
mischievous
frolicsome
gleeful
effervescent
buoyant
radiant
beaming
sunny
bright
optimistic
hopeful
enthusiastic
excited
ecstatic
blissful
rapturous
Definitions
- Feeling or showing joy and amusement, especially in a playful or witty way
- * Having a quality that is amusing or entertaining
Usage Examples
- The comedian's mirthful jokes had the audience in stitches
- * The children's mirthful laughter filled the air as they played in the park
- * The party was filled with mirthful music and dancing
Antonyms
gloomy
melancholy
sad
sorrowful
mournful
dismal
dreary
depressing
unhappy
miserable
despondent
despairing
hopeless
pessimistic
gloom-ridden
morose
sullen
sulky
irritable
cranky
cantankerous
grouchy
grumpy
testy
peevish
petulant
sardonic
cynical
bitter
acidic
caustic
acrimonious