mirth

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At the beginning of the war, Iran’s seemingly scattered attacks on infrastructure, embassies and hotels in Gulf states were a source of mirth for some American commentators.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

His calling card: He added a dose of mirth to the sober ministerings of a profession not known for its sense of humor or rhetorical skills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Hopefully, that mirth is starting to wear thin.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

The effectiveness of the new production, co-directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott, is the ensemble approach to the comedy, with everyone expected to contribute their fair share of mirth.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2025

“Have you considered what a source of uncontained mirth you would be to every person you met between here and Katahdin?”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson