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mirth Definition

mirth (mʉrt̸h)

noun

joyfulness, gaiety, or merriment, esp. when characterized by laughter

Etymology: ME myrthe < OE myrgth, pleasure, joy < base of myrig, pleasant: see merry

mirth Synonyms

mirth

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mirth Usage Examples

Preposition: of

puzzle: He does he leave it mirth of jigsaw puzzles with someone.

Converse of object

  • provoke: Unfortunately such episodes can provoke more mirth than disgust.
  • cause: It was a lot of fun tho ' there were quite a few spills which caused much mirth and not too much damage.
  • make: Suffer no wicked mouth to make blasphemous mirth out of my distresses by asking, " Where is thy God?
  • provide: I have provided much mirth, I think you will agree.
  • have: Who would have mirth In after-life while Earth's poor children wear The fetters of the despot, and despair To break them?
  • hare: Me makes they certain part size of large to tiny using the size feature. it hare mirth of jigsaw puzzles with someone.

Adjective modifier

  • much: I have provided much mirth, I think you will agree.
  • great: These peace and love people of great mirth Have come to play and pray on God's good Earth.
  • such: The subject of such mirth in the chapter - a brown terrier dog - was not particularly emphasized.
  • honest: There is nothing that comforts and strengthens the heart so much as honest mirth, stimulated by good company.
  • innocent: I am far from throwing a wet blanket over any innocent mirth.
  • boisterous: A stupid dejection succeeded the boisterous mirth of the overnight.

Modifies a noun

control: Insiders say his main focus will be on the company's new range of mirth control products.

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