Mirth Meaning in English
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Definition
A feeling or expression of great joy, amusement, or laughter, especially in a lively or cheerful way.
Usage & Nuances
Very formal and literary; rarely used in everyday conversation. Often describes laughter and joy in stories, poetry, or old-fashioned contexts. Common collocation: 'filled with mirth.' Do not confuse with 'mirthful' (adjective) or 'joy' (more general).
Spanish: alegría - regocijo - júbiloPortuguese (BR): alegria - divertimentoPortuguese (PT): alegria - divertimentoChinese (Simplified): 欢笑 - 欢乐Chinese (Traditional): 歡笑 - 歡樂Hindi: हंसी - खुशीArabic: فرح - سرورBengali: আনন্দ - হাস্যরসRussian: веселье - радость (литературное)Japanese: 陽気さ - 歓笑Vietnamese: niềm vui - tiếng cười tươi vuiKorean: 명랑함 - 즐거움Turkish: neşe - şenlikUrdu: خوشی - قہقہہIndonesian: keceriaan - tawa riang
Example Sentences
Her story filled the room with mirth.
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There was much mirth at the festival.
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The children's mirth echoed through the playground.
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He struggled to hide his mirth during the serious meeting.
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Their eyes sparkled with mirth as they shared the joke.
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Grandpa’s tales always bring a burst of mirth to family dinners.
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