mirthful

adjective

Definition of mirthfulnext
as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor the mirthful laughter of old teammates telling lame jokes and ribald stories

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mirthful
  1. merry
  2. jolly
  3. festive
  4. cheerful
Adjective
  • The company is also holding dinners featuring local chefs who incorporate cacao into their meals, a day of merry crafts-making and a festive holiday market with chocolatiers and foragers, among other chocolate-centric things.
    Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Krampus Nacht attendees will have the opportunity to drink, be merry and throw axes in a series of challenges—after some practice with a professional.
    Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of merry
Adjective
  • These tunes usually begin to surge in November, as the days following Thanksgiving often signify the official start of the jolliest time of the year.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The video is a love letter to Paris as seen through the jolly eyes of Jacquemus, and features a cast of characters and friends (of Nike, Jacquemus, and the designer himself) including Serena Williams, Manu Rios, Central Cee, Carine Roitfeld, Amina Muaddi, and many, many more.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Definition of jolly
Adjective
  • This year, Sun Valley is hosting three festive dining experiences.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Want to join in the festive fun (and enjoy highs in the 60s?!)?
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of festive
Adjective
  • The new film, which premiered at the Shanghai Film Festival in June, stars Huang Xiaoming in a transformative performance as a cheerful but mentally challenged man who lives with his nearly 70-year-old mother (Hsiao-Fen Lu).
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
  • No song was left unturned by this cheerful and nearly perfect sextet.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of cheerful
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