Mirthful
['mɜːθf(ʊ)l]
Definition
(a.) Full of mirth or merriment; merry; as, mirthful children.
(a.) Indicating or inspiring mirth; as, a mirthful face.
Editor: Maynard
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Merry, jovial, gay, lively, cheerful, jocund, vivacious, jolly, playful, sportive, frolicsome.
Editor: Pierre
Examples
- Evelyn was the only mirthful creature present: he sat on Clara's lap; and, making matter of glee from his own fancies, laughed aloud. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- In her estimation, to be mirthful was to be profane, to be cheerful was to be frivolous. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- And her face, too, is visible--her countenance careless and pensive, and musing and mirthful, and mocking and tender. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Graham in mirthful mood must not be humoured too far. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
Editor: Pierre