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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Much of this diaspora has also responded to Assad’s downfall with astonished glee, some rushing to return home.Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Yet there’s much more to be said about Ohanian’s original article, as well as the glee with which conservatives seized on its headline claim as the basis for largely groundless attacks on California’s economic policies.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 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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Star of David Hanukkah string lights: on sale for $4.99 Original price: $9.99 (Michaels) Star of David string lights add some festivity to your home.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The wave of sympathy toward Mangione and hostility toward CEOs sparked debate about how a set of Americans had come to cheer, or at least condone, wishes of violence hurled toward corporate executives.Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Those who embrace the spirit of the holidays with cheer and grace can create a culture that feels more like a community.Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Mirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirth. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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