mirth
noun
gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter.
mirthlessly
-
a word derived from
mirth.
Example Sentences
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“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
“Talk to the Staten Island Zoo,” the mayor said, mirthlessly.
From New York Times ● Oct. 9, 2014
I laugh mirthlessly at the obviousness of the answer.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
