Pronunciation: /mɜrθ/

Definitions of mirth

noun amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

Example Sentences

A1 The children's mirth filled the room as they played games together.

A2 The clown's antics were met with mirthful laughter from the audience.

B1 The comedy show was full of mirth and lighthearted humor.

B2 Despite the challenges they faced, they always found moments of mirth in each other's company.

C1 Her infectious mirth lifted the spirits of everyone around her.

C2 The novel was a delightful mix of wit, mirth, and poignant moments.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She mirthfully played with her dog in the park.

A2 The children mirthed as they ran around the playground.

B1 The comedian's jokes never failed to mirth the audience.

B2 The lively music mirthed everyone at the party.

C1 His witty remarks never failed to mirth even the most serious of crowds.

C2 The hilarious comedy show mirthed the entire theater.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The children's mirthful laughter filled the playground.

A2 The mirthful atmosphere at the party put everyone in a good mood.

B1 Her mirthful personality made her a joy to be around.

B2 The comedian's mirthful jokes had the audience in stitches.

C1 Despite the challenges, she faced them with a mirthful attitude.

C2 The mirthful banter between the friends showed their strong bond.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She laughed with mirth when she saw the funny cat video.

A2 The children played together with mirth in the park.

B1 The comedy show was filled with mirth and laughter.

B2 The group of friends shared stories and jokes, adding mirth to the evening.

C1 His witty remarks added a touch of mirth to the otherwise serious discussion.

C2 The comedian's performance was full of mirth and joy, entertaining the audience.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She couldn't contain her mirth when she saw the puppy playing in the yard.

A2 The children's mirth filled the room as they played games together.

B1 The comedian's jokes brought much mirth to the audience during the show.

B2 Despite the difficult circumstances, they found mirth in each other's company.

C1 His sense of humor and mirthful personality always lightened the mood in any situation.

C2 The book was filled with witty humor and mirth, making it a joy to read.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The children played with mirth in the park.

A2 She greeted her friends with mirth at the party.

B1 The comedian's jokes filled the room with mirth.

B2 The holiday season is a time of mirth and joy.

C1 The wedding celebration was filled with mirth and laughter.

C2 Despite the challenges, she faced them with mirth and optimism.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She laughed with mirth when she saw the clown at the circus.

A2 The children played in the park with mirth and joy.

B1 The comedy show was filled with mirth and laughter.

B2 The family reunion was a time of mirth and celebration.

C1 His witty jokes always bring a sense of mirth to the conversation.

C2 The wedding reception was a night of mirth and happiness for all the guests.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Mirth! That was a funny joke.

A2 Mirth! I can't believe we won the game.

B1 Mirth! It's great to see everyone having a good time.

B2 Mirth! The comedy show last night was hilarious.

C1 Mirth! The joyous atmosphere at the party was infectious.

C2 Mirth! Laughter filled the room as we shared stories and jokes.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The children laughed with mirth as they played in the park.

A2 The comedy show was filled with mirth and laughter.

B1 The holiday party was full of mirth and joy.

B2 The comedian's jokes were met with mirthful applause from the audience.

C1 Despite the difficult circumstances, she faced the situation with mirth and optimism.

C2 His mirthful personality made him the life of the party wherever he went.

Examples of mirth in a Sentence

formal The play was filled with moments of mirth, bringing joy to the audience.

informal We shared a lot of mirth and laughter at the party last night.

slang The comedian's jokes always bring mirth to the crowd.

figurative Her eyes sparkled with mirth as she recounted the funny story.

Grammatical Forms of mirth

past tense

mirthed

plural

mirths

comparative

more mirthful

superlative

most mirthful

present tense

mirths

future tense

will mirth

perfect tense

have mirthed

continuous tense

is mirthing

singular

mirth

positive degree

mirthful

infinitive

to mirth

gerund

mirthing

participle

mirthed

Origin and Evolution of mirth

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'mirth' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'myrgth' which means joy or gladness.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mirth' has retained its original meaning of joy or gladness, and is still commonly used in modern English to describe a sense of amusement or happiness.