mirthful

as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor the mirthful laughter of old teammates telling lame jokes and ribald stories

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Adjective
  • Any aware adult knew of the trick and would stop the car, go to the offending hubcap, take it off, dump out the rocks and pebbles, put the hubcap back on, and be on their merry way.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
  • With villains ranging from all-powerful shapeless beings to merry pranksters of the mind, this is a show that dips its toe in the superhero pool right before delivering the world’s most graceful and enigmatic cannonball.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 25 July 2024
Adjective
  • These tunes usually begin to surge in November, as the days following Thanksgiving often signify the official start of the jolliest time of the year.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • The video is a love letter to Paris as seen through the jolly eyes of Jacquemus, and features a cast of characters and friends (of Nike, Jacquemus, and the designer himself) including Serena Williams, Manu Rios, Central Cee, Carine Roitfeld, Amina Muaddi, and many, many more.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 10 July 2024
Adjective
  • Layer the look with moss and mushroom table toppers for the ultimate festive and foraged look.
    Brianna Crane, Axios, 2 Nov. 2024
  • As the Diwali festive season gets underway in the South Asian powerhouse, several sectors — and stocks — are expected to do well, analysts say.
    Sophie Kiderlin,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • The ultimate festive snack, the mini muffins are soft and fluffy with rich, buttery vanilla flavor, and feature cheerful red-and-green inclusions baked into every bite.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
  • As Quinn Doll has a cheerful appearance, a trendy outfit, and cute pigtails.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 17 Oct. 2024

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“Mirthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirthful. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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