mirth

Example Sentences

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Hopefully, that mirth is starting to wear thin.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

In summoning so much mirth for its monument to merriment, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” cheerfully rages against the dying of the light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

As recently as two days ago, he mentioned how his actions are making the District a place of mirth and virtue.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2025

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

Eventually I begin to think I’m going to throw up and crawl away, to the great mirth of everyone.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen