mirthful
joyous; cheerful; jolly; merry: a mirthful laugh.
providing mirth; amusing: a mirthful experience.
Origin of mirthful
1Other words from mirthful
- mirth·ful·ly, adverb
- mirth·ful·ness, noun
- un·mirth·ful, adjective
- un·mirth·ful·ly, adverb
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How to use mirthful in a sentence
She waited a beat and then cackled to herself mirthfully, causing Giggy to once again stir.
‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Lisa Vanderpump Dishes | Nicole LaPorte | February 6, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd as he made his peroration, more from a lack of breath than a lack of ideas, she laughed—mirthfully, unrestrainedly.
Thirty | Howard Vincent O'BrienHerr Hofer stopped to rest the horses; he glanced about him at the panorama below, and chuckled mirthfully.
Our Little Austrian Cousin | Florence E. MendelShe opened her flexible mouth almost to her ears, showing both rows of speckless teeth, and roaring mirthfully again.
Southern Literature From 1579-1895 | Louise Manly"One soon loses step with events in San Gabriel, but the bazar will help us to catch up with the world," she added, mirthfully.
Mariposilla | Mary Stewart Daggett
And when a smooth stretch suffered him to unclasp his cramped hold, he slapped his leg mirthfully.
The Rainy Day Railroad War | Holman Day
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