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mirthfully

mirthfully

6.3
In a happy, laughing way
  • adverb
  • /ˈmɜrθfəl/
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  • "I laughed again, so mirthfully, I sounded like a witch who had been transformed into a good fairy."

Examples

  • "Taterimchi paused and swallowed mirthfully with his veined throat. I say, Jemshidjan... well...

    Fiction book (1996)
  • The student snorted mirthfully.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • She snorted mirthfully.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • "Guards, order Zhone Clieous to enjoy himself," Casimir cried mirthfully, "unless you would let him ruin this tribute!" The guards smiled mutinously at their master and remained at their posts.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • They trade insults mirthfully; they recline on a couch which has been covered in zebra skin for the occasion; they eat some grapes; they smoke some Lebanese hashish.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • He smiled and danced mirthfully as the music played.

  • The children sang mirthfully during the celebration, their laughter filling the room.

  • She told stories mirthfully, making everyone around her laugh with joy.

Synonyms

happily
vsmirthfully
279 1.0

Do something in a cheerful way

is used for a stronger sense of joy than plain cheer
cheerfully
vsmirthfully
34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

is more purely joyous rather than just willing optimism
heartily
vsmirthfully
29 3.4

In a strong, happy, and sincere way

is lighter joyful cheer rather than strongly energetic feeling
merrily
vsmirthfully
23 1.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

is more explicitly joyous rather than only lively
delightfully
vsmirthfully
21 1.8

In a very pleasant way that makes you feel happy

is about feeling joy rather than causing others' pleasure
gleefully
vsmirthfully
19 3.0

With great joy and excitement

is milder joyful cheer rather than excited delight
blissfully
vsmirthfully
17 3.6

In a very happy way without noticing problems

is everyday joyous cheer rather than deep oblivious bliss
blithely
vsmirthfully
15 8.1

In a cheerful, careless way that shows little concern

is sincere joyous feeling rather than careless indifferent attitude
joyfully
vsmirthfully
11 1.1

In a very happy way that shows delight

is milder, focusing on gentle cheerful tone rather than strong delight
laughingly
vsmirthfully
5 2.9

In a happy way that shows you find something funny

is joyful cheer that need not be expressed as laughter
joyously
vsmirthfully
5 3.0

In a way that shows great happiness and excitement

is milder joyful cheer rather than celebratory joy
cheerily
vsmirthfully
3 2.5

In a happy, friendly way

is deeper joyous feeling not only light pleasantness
ecstatically
vsmirthfully
2 6.0

In a very happy and excited way

is gentler joyful cheer rather than overpowering ecstasy
smilingly
vsmirthfully
2 2.5

With the mouth turned up in a friendly way

is broader joy that may not show as a smile
delightedly
vsmirthfully
2 2.9

In a very happy way that shows pleasure

is more modest joyful cheer rather than strong pleasure
jubilantly
vsmirthfully
1 5.3

In a way that shows great joy and excitement

is general joyful cheer rather than triumph-focused celebration
jovially
vsmirthfully
1 4.6

In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile

is more about inward joyous feeling than social friendliness
lightheartedly
vsmirthfully
1 3.7

In a cheerful, relaxed way without worry

is more about felt joy rather than lacking seriousness
rapturously
vsmirthfully
1 7.4

Showing great pleasure and excitement

is more moderate joyful cheer rather than intense rapture
light-heartedly
vsmirthfully
1 3.8

In a cheerful, carefree way without showing worry

is more genuinely joyous rather than simply carefree ease
ebulliently
vsmirthfully
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is more calmly joyous rather than highly exuberant energy
exultantly
vsmirthfully
  • Formal
1 7.0

In a way that shows great joy after success

is general joyful cheer rather than triumph or victory joy
euphorically
vsmirthfully
1 6.0

In a way that shows very strong happiness and excitement

is more ordinary joyful cheer rather than overwhelming euphoria
jollily
vsmirthfully
4.5

In a cheerful and lively way

is less playful and more simply joyous in tone
chirpily
vsmirthfully
  • Informal
5.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy

is more steadily joyous rather than quick peppy energy
perkily
vsmirthfully
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is more about warm joy than brisk confident cheer
beamingly
vsmirthfully
4.2

A person smiles in a bright, happy way

is a general joyful manner, not only visible smiling
amusedly
vsmirthfully
3.7

In a way that shows you think something is funny

is general joyous cheer not limited to finding things funny
contently
vsmirthfully
2.5

In a quiet, pleased way that shows you are satisfied

is more bright joyful cheer rather than calm satisfaction
rollickingly
vsmirthfully
8.1

In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together

is a steadier joyful cheer, not always wild exuberance
elatedly
vsmirthfully
4.7

In a very happy and excited way

is more gentle joyful cheer rather than intense excitement
exultingly
vsmirthfully
8.7

In a way that shows great joy after a win

is simpler joyful cheer rather than triumphing celebration
rhapsodically
vsmirthfully
9.7

In a way that shows great excitement and strong feeling

is plain joyous cheer, not the same ecstatic high emotion
gayly
vsmirthfully
  • Archaic
7.0

In a happy, lively way that shows joy

is more purely joyous rather than just lively style

Antonyms

1 4.6

In a sad way that shows a person is sorry

How Joyful

ecstatically
2 6.0
mirthfully
6.3
cheerfully
34 1.0
merrily
23 1.0
amusedly
3.7

Surface Forms

mirthfully positive

Morphology

mirthfully = mirthful (transparent) = mirth + ful + ly

Adding '-ly' to the adjective 'mirthful' to form an adverb is a regular and directly meaningful derivation.

Etymology

Mirthfully comes from the old English word mirth meaning 'joy' or 'merry', plus the ending -ly that means 'in that way'. So, to act mirthfully is to act with joyful laughter and cheer.