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Definition of mirthless

mirthless

/ˈmɜːrθ.ləs/
mirth · less
Adverb:mirthlessly
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1

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

Example

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

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• Rhymes for mirthless

• Nearby Words

mirth
mirthful
mirthfully
mirthless
mirthlessly
misaddress
misadjustment

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English mirtheles, formed from the root noun mirth (from Old English myrgþ, meaning 'pleasure' or 'joy') and the privative suffix -less.

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