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Definition of mirth

mirth

/mɜːrθ/
mirth
Adverb:mirthfully
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Adjective:mirthful
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1

Amusement, gladness, or high spirits, especially as expressed in laughter.

Example

"The comedian's unexpected impression filled the theater with uncontrollable mirth."

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• Rhymes for mirth

• Nearby Words

mirrorball
mirrored
mirrorlike
mirth
mirthful
mirthfully
mirthless

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English myrgð ('joy, pleasure, sweetness of sound'), derived from the Proto-Germanic adjective *murgijaz ('pleasant, brief'), which also gave rise to the English word 'merry'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mirth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mirth
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