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 book by Jay Thompson, Marshall Barer and Dean Fuller, which infuses vaudevillian mirth into “The Princess and the Pea,” has been updated by Amy Sherman-Palladino to be more in keeping with contemporary sensitivities.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

Jane and Michael, though they did not want to miss the crumpets and the cakes, couldn’t help laughing too, because Mr. Wigg’s mirth was so infectious.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers