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   Mirth, joy, rejoicing; in modern use, a lively feeling of delight caused by special circumstances and finding expression in appropriate gestures… joying c1300– The action of joy , v. ; rejoicing; enjoyment.

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   What does the verb mirth mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb mirth . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Describes a person, place, thing or idea, Describes action, Describes a noun and more.

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   A complete guide to the word "MIRTH": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMIRTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MIRTH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary. Meaning of mirth in English. mirth. noun [ U ] literary uk / mɜːθ / us / mɝːθ / Add to word list. laughter, humour, or happiness: Her impersonations of our teachers were a source of considerable mirth. Synonyms. glee. hilarity. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Laughing and smiling.

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   1. gaiety or jollity, esp. when accompanied by laughter. the excitement and mirth of the holiday season. 2. amusement or laughter. He was unable to conceal his mirth. SYNONYMS 1, 2. mirth, glee, hilarity, merriment, jollity, joviality refer to the gaiety characterizing people who are enjoying the companionship of others. mirth suggests ...

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   Mirth definition: gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter. See examples of MIRTH used in a sentence.

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   What does it mean to be a mirth?

   • It was a mirth to hear the solomn loud hooting. 3. † Rejoicing, esp. as outwardly expressed or manifested; merrymaking; jollity, gaiety. to make mirth (also mirths): to celebrate, rejoice.

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   What does the word'mirth' mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! MIRTH definition: 1. laughter, humour, or happiness: 2. laughter, humor, or happiness: 3. laughter or amusement: . Learn more.

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   What is the difference between joy and Mirth?

   • Joy when occasioned by the contrast of very dissimilar objects, along which it proceeds by continual leaps and bounds from one to the other, becomes mirth. Who mixt reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth. Cassius grinned with some feeling deeper than mirth. A reckless mixture of seriousness with mirth.

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   What is life without mirth?

   • Life without mirth is a lamp without oil. The genial festival of Christmas, which..lights up the fireside of home with mirth and jollity. 4.a. Gaiety or lightness of mood or mind, esp. as manifested in laughter; merriment, hilarity. In early use also: †a jest (obsolete). In some early quots. with connotation of ridicule or mockery.

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   Could Chen contain his mirth?

   • Chen could not contain his mirth. Of course, this is a source of mirth for the audience. Sound of mirth caused by one in drag with a bit of humour. All this would certainly have provided matter for gossip and mirth. Melancholy and gloom are to be avoided, as well as jollity and riotous mirth.

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