mirth
noun
gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter.
Example Sentences
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The multi-instrumentalist Louis Cato was leading a jam session, smiling mirthfully from behind an electric bass, guiding a rotating band through deep-pocket covers of jazz standards and D’Angelo B-sides.
From New York Times ● Oct. 25, 2021
People who don't will surely enjoy Rosheuvel's mirthfully intimidating performance.
From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2020
Its irreverent, mirthfully indelicate narrative works because of Peet and Azaria’s outstanding onscreen chemistry.
From Salon ● May 9, 2017
Recalling the occasion, he said mirthfully: “Did she give me a hug? No. Did she say, ‘Nice shot?’
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2015
She looked scornfully at her husband, who took it as mirthfully as he could and laughed in the most natural way.
From Count Br?hl by Jo?zef Ignacy Kraszewski
