Meaning & use
mirth
Amusement or laughter, especially the light-hearted kind expressed openly.
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The old joke still produced a burst of mirth around the dinner table.
There was real mirth in her eyes as she watched the puppies stumble around.
A note on using this word
Mirth is a somewhat literary or old-fashioned word; everyday speech more often uses 'fun,' 'laughter,' or 'amusement.'
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