mirth

/mə:θ/

Thân thiện

The children's faces were full of mirth as they played.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Great merriment; amusement expressed through laughter and joy: "Mirth" refers to a state or expression of high-spirited gaiety, cheerfulness, and amusement, often accompanied by laughter. It describes a feeling of lighthearted happiness and fun.

Usage

• "Mirth" is an uncountable noun. It describes a general atmosphere or feeling, not individual instances.
• It is a formal or literary word, often used to describe a deep, shared, or hearty sense of joy and laughter.
• It is commonly used in phrases like "with mirth" or "full of mirth."

Examples

• The sound of mirth echoed from the party downstairs.
• His jokes filled the room with mirth and good cheer.
• There was a twinkle of mirth in her eyes as she told the story.

Advanced Usage

• "To be convulsed with mirth": to be overcome with laughter.
  • The audience was convulsed with mirth at the comedian's routine.
• "Mirthless" (adj): lacking real joy or amusement; grim or cynical.
  • He gave a mirthless laugh when he heard the bad news.

Variants and Related Words

• Mirthful (adj): full of mirth; merry.
  • The children's mirthful laughter was contagious.
• Merriment (n): a close synonym, meaning fun and enjoyment, especially expressed through laughter.

Synonyms

• Gaiety: a state of being lighthearted and cheerful.
• Jollity: lively and cheerful activity or celebration.
• Hilarity: extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.

Antonyms

• Gloom: a state of depression or despondency.
• Sorrow: a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment.
• Melancholy: a feeling of pensive sadness.

Idioms and Phrases

• "To dissolve into mirth": to start laughing uncontrollably.
  • When he slipped on the banana peel, the entire class dissolved into mirth.

Học thuật

Noun

1. great merriment

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hilarity
• mirthfulness
• glee
• gleefulness