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mirthless Antonyms

Opposite of mirthless

Pinning down the opposite of mirthless requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lacking real amusement, joy, or warmth (especially of a laugh or smile).

Usage Example

"He offered a brief, mirthful smile before turning back to the gloomy financial report."

Strongest
mirthful
joyful
gleeful
merry
Strong
cheerful
jovial
lighthearted

Similar words to mirthless

Words similar to mirthless shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

joyless
humorless
cheerless
grim
hollow
sardonic
somber
dour
See all synonyms of mirthless

• Nearby Words

mirth
mirthful
mirthfully
mirthless
mirthlessly
misaddress
misadjustment

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mirthless. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mirthless
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