mirthful
Americanadjective
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joyous; cheerful; jolly; merry.
a mirthful laugh.
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providing mirth; amusing.
a mirthful experience.
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Etymology
Origin of mirthful
Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; see origin at mirth, -ful
Example Sentences
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It’s the human experience, all rolled into one gut punch that’s designed to push every last merry, mirthful little button viewers have.
From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025
Her upcoming feature debut, the mirthful and melancholic meditation on masculinity that is “Biosphere,” is unlike anything she has done yet.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023
He concluded that "the overall experience is a mirthful yet melancholic one worth riding along with".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2023
But should your New Year’s watching require the occasional break from grim awards fare and grimmer real-world news, you could do a lot worse than this well-intentioned tale of mirthful mouthfuls and other appetites.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2022
Barack said to me one day as we sat at breakfast, his eyes mirthful.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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