as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
the mirthfulness of the revelers was contagious, and pretty soon everyone in the bar was laughing and singing
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Noun
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With hyperpop-ish glee, Barbie veered between musical, slapstick comedy, and melodrama.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025 -
Julian had a blast cradling the cooing birds and imitating the chant-like calls of the pigeon handlers, flapping his arms with glee as their flocks took flight and landed on command.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The festivities are expected to echo the historic celebrations of VE Day 80 years ago, when Queen Elizabeth's father, King George VI, announced via radio that World War II was over in Europe amid victory by the Allied Powers.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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For the final leg of Met Gala festivities, Rihanna attended the A$AP Rocky x Ray Ban Met Gala After Party in belly-baring black lace, leather, and satin.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
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“Mirthfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mirthfulness. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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