mirthful

• Adjectif désuet signifiant plein de gaieté, de joie ou d'amusement ; rarement utilisé en anglais moderne.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning full of mirth, joy, or amusement; rarely used in modern English.

1. Full of merrimentB2formal

   Showing or expressing lively happiness and cheerfulness.

   plein de gaieté

   • The children were mirthful during the party.
   • His mirthful laughter filled the room.
   • We spent a mirthful evening telling stories.
   • She gave a mirthful smile in response to the joke.

   Synonymescheerfulgleefuljollyjovialjoyfulmerry

   Antonymesgloomymelancholymournfulsadsomber

2. Causing laughterB2formal

   Tending to arouse amusement or provoke laughter.

   Qui fait rire

   • The comedian's mirthful routine delighted the audience.
   • He told a mirthful tale that made everyone chuckle.
   • Her mirthful expression was contagious.
   • The play was full of mirthful moments.

   Synonymesamusingcomicaldrollfarcicalfunnyhilarioushumorousjocularlaughablewitty