mirth — amusement and laughter; gaiety and fun
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: amusement and laughter; gaiety and fun
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɜːrθ/
Korean meaning: 즐거움과 웃음; 유쾌함과 재미
Korean pronunciation: **머**스
Example Sentences
- The comedian's silly dance caused great mirth among the audience.
- Their mirth was so contagious that even the grumpy teacher started smiling.
- The wedding reception was filled with mirth and celebration.
mirth
NOUN//mɜːrθ//
amusement and laughter; gaiety and fun
The family shares mirth as grandfather tells his hilarious holiday story
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From birth comes mirth that fills the earth!
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Origin
From Old English 'myrgth' or 'mirthe', derived from the Proto-Germanic root '*mergiz' meaning pleasure or amusement. Related to Old High German 'Murgi' and ultimately connected to Indo-European roots expressing joy and merriment.
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“The comedian's silly dance caused great mirth among the audience.”
“Their mirth was so contagious that even the grumpy teacher started smiling.”
“The wedding reception was filled with mirth and celebration.”
“His attempt to look serious only added to the general mirth.”
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