mirthless

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking mirth or joy; serious and gloomy.

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

mirthful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mirthless
hapless , endless , hopeless , helpless

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Variants

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mirthless , mirthlessly , mirthlessness , mirthlessnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English myrthless, from myrth mirth + less without

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Trivia

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1. The word 'mirthless' is often used in poetry to describe a mood or atmosphere.

2. In the novel 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, the character Heathcliff is described as 'mirthless' and 'unforgiving'.

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Related Concepts

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1. melancholy: A state of sadness or gloominess, often accompanied by a feeling of being brooding or introspective. 'Mirthless' and 'melancholic' share a similar meaning.

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Culture

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In literature, 'mirthless' is often used to describe characters or settings that are devoid of joy or happiness. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven,' the narrator describes himself as 'mirthless' and 'pallid' as he mourns the loss of his love.

How to Memorize "mirthless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room filled with sadness and gloom, where there is no laughter or joy. This is what it means to visualize 'mirthless'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mirthless' with images of sadness, gloom, and seriousness. You might also think of words like 'gloomy,' 'dreary,' or 'unhappy' to help reinforce the meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One possible mnemonic for 'mirthless' is to remember that it is the opposite of 'mirthful,' which means full of joy and happiness. Another possibility is to think of the word as meaning 'without mirth,' which can help you remember its definition.

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