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词汇 mirthful
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Definition of mirthful in English:

mirthful

adjective ˈməːθf(ʊ)lˈmərθfəl
  • Full of mirth; merry or amusing.

    mirthful laughter
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Every Sunday afternoon, she snugly slips into different characters and lives it to the hilt, unleashing mirthful moments with her endearing performances.
    • That's one of the mirthful questions answered in this light-hearted, irreverent and yet strangely affecting account of Christ's entire life, not just the three years or so we get in the Bible.
    • It is not only an essential adjunct to ceremonials, adding a mirthful dimension to martial pomp and vigour, but also possesses a vast potential as a medium of cultural entertainment.
    • Laughter peals through Taipei's Great Tranquility Park as the play's hero, the deliciously impish King Monkey, contorts his face with mirthful delight at the havoc he has inspired.
    • This is a book you'd like to have as an elder relative: wise, mirthful, and generous of spirit; knowing enough to be able to remind you to laugh out loud just at the joy of life.
    Synonyms
    merry, high-spirited, in high spirits, cheerful, cheery, hilarious, gleeful, laughter-filled, jocular, chucklesome, buoyant, carefree, blithe, euphoric, exhilarated, elated, light-hearted, jovial, joyous, fun-filled
    enjoyable, amusing, pleasurable, jolly, festive, playful
    archaic frolicsome, sportive

Derivatives

  • mirthfully

  • adverb ˈməːθfʊliˈmərθfəli
    • The second thing that strikes you is that even the sad songs are spiked with joyful harmonies, and there's something wistful and mirthfully alive in the music that makes you forget about whatever else you thought you were going to hear.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • ‘We thought you were dead’ a wise old man mirthfully wheezed.
      • Austin regained his composure, and said mirthfully, ‘No, no, we're not dead.’
      • Smearing her usual plum lipstick over her lips, Eliza's deep eyes twinkled mirthfully.
      • At the end of the table a greybeard makes heavy overtures, mirthfully spied upon from a window above, to a half-protesting matron.
  • mirthfulness

  • noun

Definition of mirthful in US English:

mirthful

adjectiveˈmərTHfəlˈmərθfəl
  • Full of mirth; merry or amusing.

    mirthful laughter
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is not only an essential adjunct to ceremonials, adding a mirthful dimension to martial pomp and vigour, but also possesses a vast potential as a medium of cultural entertainment.
    • That's one of the mirthful questions answered in this light-hearted, irreverent and yet strangely affecting account of Christ's entire life, not just the three years or so we get in the Bible.
    • This is a book you'd like to have as an elder relative: wise, mirthful, and generous of spirit; knowing enough to be able to remind you to laugh out loud just at the joy of life.
    • Laughter peals through Taipei's Great Tranquility Park as the play's hero, the deliciously impish King Monkey, contorts his face with mirthful delight at the havoc he has inspired.
    • Every Sunday afternoon, she snugly slips into different characters and lives it to the hilt, unleashing mirthful moments with her endearing performances.
    Synonyms
    merry, high-spirited, in high spirits, cheerful, cheery, hilarious, gleeful, laughter-filled, jocular, chucklesome, buoyant, carefree, blithe, euphoric, exhilarated, elated, light-hearted, jovial, joyous, fun-filled
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