Mirthful
/ˈmɜrθ.fəl/noun
Full of mirth; cheerful and joyful.
Did you know?The root 'mirth' is linked to ancient celebrations that often involved rituals to honor deities of joy, hinting at a magical connection between laughter and the sacred.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*mr̥tós
“to die, to be dead, showcasing the fleeting nature of joy.”
Old English
Old English
mirth
“joy, amusement, often associated with feasting and revelry.”
14th Century
Middle English
mirthful
“joyful, characterized by laughter and cheerfulness.”
Modern English
English
mirthful
“full of or characterized by mirth; cheerful.”
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