mirthful — full of mirth; cheerful and happy, especially in a way that involves laughter
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: full of mirth; cheerful and happy, especially in a way that involves laughter
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɜrθfəl/
Example Sentences
- Santa Claus is always portrayed as mirthful, with his jolly 'Ho ho ho!' echoing through the night.
- The mirthful party guests couldn't stop laughing at the comedian's jokes.
- Even her cat seemed mirthful, purring loudly while she opened the can of tuna.
mirthful
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmɜrθfəl/]
full of mirth; cheerful and happy, especially in a way that involves laughter
The village square erupts as a mirthful grandmother dances with children at the harvest festival.
Stay youthful and truthful, always mirthful!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'myrhth' meaning joy or pleasure, combined with the suffix '-ful'. The word has been used since medieval times to describe a state filled with joy and laughter.
Breakdown
mirth (joy, merriment) + -ful (full of, characterized by)
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📝Examples
“Santa Claus is always portrayed as mirthful, with his jolly 'Ho ho ho!' echoing through the night.”
“The mirthful party guests couldn't stop laughing at the comedian's jokes.”
“Even her cat seemed mirthful, purring loudly while she opened the can of tuna.”
“The wedding reception was filled with mirthful toasts and heartfelt speeches.”
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