MIRTH Synonyms: 102 Similar and Opposite Words

mirth

noun

ˈmərth

Definition of mirth

as in glee

a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter as charming as your mutual mirth is, could you refrain from nudging each other and giggling during class?

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Recent Examples of mirth Woods noted that the same personality traits — the mischief, the mirth, the rowdiness — that ran counter to Iowa’s rigid culture are celebrated in Kittle today. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026 Well, Gigi is the winner of nine Oscars out of nine nominations—but comes across as nails-on-chalkboard to those who don’t find mirth in this art form. — Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026 The two no longer spar on air, so expect mirth rather than rancor at Foxwoods’ Premier Theater. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026 From arena-filling funnymen to big-name package tours, there will be plenty of mirth and mayhem in local venues. — Bob Mehr, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mirth

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Noun

Republicans are rubbing their hands in glee at the neocommunist advance in their opposing party.

— Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
To the director’s glee, modern audiences may be more uncomfortable with Erika and Elliot’s lopsided power dynamic than the sight of sweet-faced Hoffman in a pig mask and panties.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of glee

Noun

Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Positive qualities—promptness, diligence, cheerfulness—sped up your ascent through the ranks; negative ones—laziness, dissipation, late mornings—slowed it down.

— Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

Then take your pick from ice cream shops and spend some time enjoying the festivities including frequent live music, carnival style games, and even a zipline.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026
The festivities continued as the brides and a dozen friends went on a buddymoon through the French Riviera.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of festivity

Noun

When the teams were read over the speakers before kick-off, Emery and Madjo received the loudest cheers.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Brian Osorio Zuluaga/Facebook The five men in the video slowly remove the baby then shout for a paramedic before erupting in a euphoric cheer.

— Duarte Dias, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheer

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