mirthful

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective full of or showing high-spirited merriment; ; - Wordsworth
  2. adjective arousing or provoking laughter

Etymology

From Middle English mirthful, equivalent to mirth + -ful.

In classic literature

Synonyms

gay, jocund, jolly, jovial, merry

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