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
A lot of mirth comes from unexpectedly vulgar words erupting from ordinary dialogue or sweet melodies.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2024
Non-verbal facial expressions of glee and mirth while his opponent was throwing hyperbolic lie bombs.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Maher’s dour mug resembles a Debbie Downer; his only mirth comes from disbelieving or humiliating someone else for having a different point of view.
—Armond White, National Review, 7 June 2024
Despite their mirth, Tomas ultimately imprisons the couple in his house to turn them over to the opposition, a predicament that completely decimates what little fortitude Elena has left.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2024
Non-verbal facial expressions of glee and mirth while his opponent was throwing hyperbolic lie bombs.
—Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2024
Maher’s dour mug resembles a Debbie Downer; his only mirth comes from disbelieving or humiliating someone else for having a different point of view.
—Armond White, National Review, 7 June 2024
Despite their mirth, Tomas ultimately imprisons the couple in his house to turn them over to the opposition, a predicament that completely decimates what little fortitude Elena has left.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirth
Noun
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Supporters of the movement can barely disguise their glee.David Gilbert, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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Everyone in town is terrified of bears roaming the streets, but their glee once again turns into hostility when their taxes are raised to pay for the Bear Patrol that’s keeping them safe.Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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To start the weekend festivities on Friday, Kelce and Swift attended Lucali, a pizza spot in Brooklyn.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to this legend, the log must burn in two before the master could call off the festivities and send his laborers back to the fields.Robert E. May / Made by History, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Buddy the Elf was in no mood to spread holiday cheer Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena.Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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But rather than sporting a big smile and radiating festive cheer, Ferrell looked hilariously weary and unshaven, with an unlit cigarette dangling between his scowling lips.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Mirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirth. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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