mirth
gb/mˈɚθ/ us/mˈɚθ/
C1
Inglés
~ 25300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
literary
C1
state
1
joyful amusement and laughter
A happy, laughing feeling when something is very funny or gives great joy.
Patrón de uso:
the mirth of [someone]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use “mirth” in very casual speech where “fun” or “happiness” is more natural. “Mirth” is mainly written or literary and often describes laughter or joyful amusement in stories, books, or formal writing. It is also sometimes mistaken for a verb; remember that “mirth” is a noun, so you say “feel mirth” or “full of mirth,” not “to mirth.”
Sinónimos
amusement (More general and common; does not always suggest strong joy or loud laughter.)
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merriment (Very close in meaning, but strongly suggests group fun and noisy celebration.)
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glee (Stronger, more childlike joy; can sometimes suggest pleasure at another’s trouble.)
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cheerfulness (A more steady, ongoing happy mood, not just a reaction to something funny.)
Antónimos
sadness (General emotional state directly opposed to joyful amusement.)
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gloom (Suggests a dark, heavy mood opposite to light, happy mirth.)
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misery (Intense unhappiness that completely excludes any feeling of mirth.)
Colocaciones
tears of mirth
|fill with mirth
|cause much mirth
|mirth and merriment
|fit of mirth
|suppress one’s mirth
Temas
emotions
|social
|entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The children’s mirth echoed through the house as they played their game.
- His attempt at a serious speech only caused more mirth among the audience.
- Her eyes were bright with mirth as she tried not to laugh out loud.
- The comedian’s jokes filled the room with mirth and applause.
- He watched their carefree mirth with a quiet, gentle smile.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The party was full of mirth and loud laughter.
- Her face showed pure mirth when she heard the joke.
- The movie brought much mirth to the small crowd.
- They tried to hide their mirth during the serious meeting.
- His stories always bring mirth to his friends.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
mirth
AFI
GB/mˈɚθ/
US/mˈɚθ/
Sílabas y acento
mirth (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (mirth)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: mirth
- Plural: mirth
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
cause much mirth
1/kˈɔz mˈʌt͡ʃ mˈɚθ/
fixed phrase
make many people very amused
To make many people laugh or feel great amusement.
Ejemplos
- His confused answer caused much mirth in the classroom.
- The photo of the dog in sunglasses caused much mirth online.
full of mirth
1/fˈʊl əv mˈɚθ/
fixed phrase
literary
very happy and amused
Very happy and amused, often laughing a lot.
Ejemplos
- The house was full of mirth during the holiday.
- Her voice was full of mirth as she told the story.
mirth and merriment
1/mˈɚθ ˈænd mˈɛɹˌaɪmənt/
fixed phrase
literary
joyful amusement and lively fun
A lot of happy fun, laughter, and playful joy, often in a group.
Ejemplos
- The festival was a time of mirth and merriment for the whole town.
- The hall rang with mirth and merriment until late into the night.
tears of mirth
1/tˈɪɹz əv mˈɚθ/
fixed phrase
tears from laughing very hard
Tears that come from your eyes because you are laughing so much.
Ejemplos
- The joke was so good that we were all in tears of mirth.
- She wiped away tears of mirth as the story grew more and more ridiculous.
to much mirth
1/tə mˈʌt͡ʃ mˈɚθ/
fixed phrase
literary
to the great amusement of others
Used after a clause to say that what happened made many people laugh or feel strong amusement.
Ejemplos
- He slipped on the ice, to much mirth among his friends.
- The new manager tried to use slang, to much mirth from the younger staff.