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mirth

/mɜːθ/

Meanings
  • noun

    Feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement.

    - "The laughter and mirth at the party were contagious."
    - "He found great mirth in the antics of the clown."
    - "The joy and mirth of the children were a sight to behold."

Pronunciation
  1. /mɜɹθ/



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Antonyms

gloom , sadness
Synonyms

delight , glee , hilarity , jollity
Rhymes
Words rhyming with mirth
north , mirth , worth , Earth , hearth
Variants
List of all variants of mirth that leads to same result
mirth , mirthful , mirthfully , mirthfulness , mirthfulnesses , mirths
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English myrth, from myrthian ‘to please, delight.’


Trivia
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  1. Mirth is often depicted as a goddess in ancient mythology.

  2. Mirth is a common theme in folk music and folk tales.

  3. Mirth is a key ingredient in the famous cocktail, the 'Margarita'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Joy: A feeling of great pleasure and happiness. Mirth is a specific type of joy that is often associated with amusement and laughter.

  2. Happiness: A state of well-being and contentment. Mirth is a feeling of happiness that is often expressed through laughter and joy.

  3. Amusement: Something that provides entertainment and delight. Mirth is a feeling of amusement that is often accompanied by laughter and joy.


Culture
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Mirth is a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement. It is often associated with laughter and festivities. In literature, mirth is used to describe the joyful atmosphere of a scene or the happiness of a character. In art, it is depicted through the use of bright colors and lively scenes. In music, it is expressed through upbeat rhythms and cheerful melodies.

How to Memorize "mirth"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize mirth, imagine a scene of happiness and joy. Picture people laughing and having a good time. Visualize bright colors and lively scenes.
    - Visualize yourself feeling happy and joyful. Imagine the feeling in your chest and the smile on your face.
    - Visualize the sound of laughter and the sound of people having a good time.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word mirth with the feeling of happiness and joy. Think of a time when you felt really happy and use that memory to help you remember the meaning of mirth.
    - Associate mirth with laughter and amusement. Think of a joke or a funny situation that made you laugh and use that memory to help you remember the meaning of mirth.
    - Associate mirth with bright colors and lively scenes. Think of a painting or a movie that made you feel happy and use that memory to help you remember the meaning of mirth.

  3. mnemonics

    - M-Mirth, M-Makes Me Happy
    - M-Mirth, M-Means Joy And Laughter


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