noun
mirth
murth
noun
1
Cheerful laughter and merriment.
"The old joke was met with roars of mirth from the crowd."
How to Use Mirth
Learner’s notesIn 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."
Word Forms
mirths plural
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Etymology
From Old English myrgþ ("mirth, joy"), related to "merry."