mirthfully
- adverb
- /ˈmɜrθfəl/
- "I laughed again, so mirthfully, I sounded like a witch who had been transformed into a good fairy."
Examples
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"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.
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The children sang mirthfully during the celebration, their laughter filling the room.
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She told stories mirthfully, making everyone around her laugh with joy.
Synonyms
Do something in a cheerful way
In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help
In a strong, happy, and sincere way
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness
In a very pleasant way that makes you feel happy
With great joy and excitement
In a very happy way without noticing problems
In a cheerful, careless way that shows little concern
In a very happy way that shows delight
In a happy way that shows you find something funny
In a way that shows great happiness and excitement
In a happy, friendly way
In a very happy and excited way
With the mouth turned up in a friendly way
In a very happy way that shows pleasure
In a way that shows great joy and excitement
In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile
In a cheerful, relaxed way without worry
Showing great pleasure and excitement
In a cheerful, carefree way without showing worry
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
In a way that shows great joy after success
In a way that shows very strong happiness and excitement
In a cheerful and lively way
In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy
In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence
A person smiles in a bright, happy way
In a way that shows you think something is funny
In a quiet, pleased way that shows you are satisfied
In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together
In a very happy and excited way
In a way that shows great joy after a win
In a way that shows great excitement and strong feeling
In a happy, lively way that shows joy
Antonyms
How Joyful
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.