Meaning of MIRTH
| Pronunciation: | | murth
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[n] great merriment |
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MIRTH is a 5 letter word that starts with M. |
| | Synonyms: | | glee, gleefulness, hilarity, mirthfulness |
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| | See Also: | | gaiety, merriment | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Mirth\, n. [OE. mirthe, murthe, merthe, AS. myr[eth],
myrg[eth], merh[eth], mirh[eth]. See {Merry}.]
1. Merriment; gayety accompanied with laughter; jollity.
Then will I cause to cease . . . from the streets of
Jerusalem, the voice of mirth. --Jer. vii.
34.
2. That which causes merriment. [Obs.] --Shak.
Syn: Merriment; joyousness; gladness; fun; frolic; glee;
hilarity; festivity; jollity. See {Gladness}.
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| | Related Terms: | | amusement, buoyancy, cheer, cheerfulness, diversion, divertisement, divertissement, enjoyment, entertainment, frivolity, frolic, fun, gaiety, gladness, glee, gleefulness, happiness, high glee, high spirits, hilariousness, hilarity, jocularity, jocundity, jolliness, jollity, joviality, joy, joyfulness, joyousness, laughter, levity, lightheartedness, merriment, merriness, merrymaking, mirthfulness, passe-temps, pastime, pleasure, recreation, regalement, rejoicing, relaxation, revelry, solace |
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