Mirthful
adj.joyful, energeticliterary
What it means
Full of laughter, amusement, and lively good humor.
Reach for it when describing a person, expression, or account whose joy is visibly amused
Her mirthful retelling made the missed train sound like an adventure.
Choose between these
8- playful
when delight is energetic and slightly mischievous
not when Gleeful can imply pleasure in someone else's difficulty.
- playful
for friendly, robust cheer in an informal or traditional tone
not when Jolly can sound seasonal, dated, or patronizing.
- everyday
when something has prompted quiet or visible entertainment
not when Amused is weaker and does not imply abundant mirth.
- everyday
cheery
when bright friendliness matters
not when Cheery is gentler and may sound childish in formal praise.
- everyday
when laughter is literally visible or audible
not when Laughing describes an action and does not establish a lasting mood.
- warm
for hearty, sociable good humor
not when Jovial often describes a person's habitual manner and can sound old-fashioned.
- warm
when freedom from seriousness is the main quality
not when Lighthearted can be calm and laughter-free.
- warm
when cheerful sociability and lively enjoyment are central
not when Merry includes celebration without requiring laughter.
Said against
3- mournful
- gloomy
- somber
It naturally appears in
3- mirthful laugh
A mirthful laugh escaped before he finished the serious introduction.
- mirthful mood
The musicians kept a mirthful mood through the long rehearsal.
- mirthful account
Her mirthful account preserved the day without mocking anyone.