'Mirth' definitions:
Definition of 'mirth'
(from WordNet)
noun
Definition of 'Mirth'
From: GCIDE
- Mirth \Mirth\, n. [OE. mirthe, murthe, merthe, AS. myr[eth], myrg[eth], merh[eth], mirh[eth]. See Merry.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. Merriment; gayety accompanied with laughter; jollity. [1913 Webster]
- Then will I cause to cease . . . from the streets of Jerusalem, the voice of mirth. --Jer. vii. 34. [1913 Webster]
- 2. That which causes merriment. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Merriment; joyousness; gladness; fun; frolic; glee; hilarity; festivity; jollity. See Gladness. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'mirth'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- amusement,
- buoyancy,
- cheer,
- cheerfulness,
- diversion,
- divertisement,
- divertissement,
- enjoyment,
- entertainment,
- frivolity,
- frolic,
- fun,
- gaiety,
- gladness,
- glee,
- gleefulness,
- happiness,
- high glee,
- high spirits,
- hilariousness,
- hilarity,
- jocularity,
- jocundity,
- jolliness,
- jollity,
- joviality,
- joy,
- joyfulness,
- joyousness,
- laughter,
- levity,
- lightheartedness,
- merriment,
- merriness,
- merrymaking,
- mirthfulness,
- passe-temps,
- pastime,
- pleasure,
- recreation,
- regalement,
- rejoicing,
- relaxation,
- revelry,
- solace