noun

mirth

murth

Mirth (noun) means Cheerful laughter and merriment. Example: “The old joke was met with roars of mirth from the crowd.”

noun

Cheerful laughter and merriment.

"The old joke was met with roars of mirth from the crowd."

How to Use Mirth

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishJoyful laughter and good humor.

When to use it

A somewhat literary or old-fashioned word compared to plainer terms like "laughter" or "fun."

mirths plural

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From Old English myrgþ ("mirth, joy"), related to "merry."

Origin: Old English

glee hilarity gleefulness mirthfulness

joy happiness laughter delight glee gloating gloat

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What does “mirth” mean?

The word “mirth” means cheerful laughter and merriment. In plain terms, joyful laughter and good humor.

How do you pronounce “mirth”?

“Mirth” is pronounced murth (/mɜɹθ/ in IPA).

How do you use “mirth” in a sentence?

Here is “mirth” used in a sentence: “The old joke was met with roars of mirth from the crowd.”

What part of speech is “mirth”?

“Mirth” is a noun.

Where does the word “mirth” come from?

The word “mirth” comes from Old English. From Old English myrgþ ("mirth, joy"), related to "merry.".

joy happiness laughter delight glee gloating gloat