Example Sentences

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When I mentioned revenge, he laughed mirthlessly, then spoke deliberately.

From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2022

“Wine is plant-based,” he said, shaking his head and picking mirthlessly at a spinach and mushroom burger.

From New York Times • May 9, 2020

In another, a joyous wedding scene unfolds behind a family mirthlessly eating ice cream.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2018

“I actually thought it was very fun,” says McInerney and laughs, mirthlessly.

From The Guardian • Nov. 1, 2016

I laugh mirthlessly at the obviousness of the answer.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland