mirthfulness
Example Sentences
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The familiar wonder and mirthfulness of his voice has a note of rueful loss.
From New York Times ● Apr. 10, 2019
It was in that spirit of mourning and mirthfulness, says Robin, that Alan Thicke’s loved ones gathered for a memorial celebration last Sunday in Carpinteria.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2016
In the film, Black brought a slobby mirthfulness to the role — you believed him when he said he had a hangover, and you naturally averted your eyes when his flesh spilled over his jeans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 6, 2015
The greatest grief and trouble took the place of the previous mirthfulness.
From The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin
Their nearest neighbors were not disturbed by their mirthfulness, nor could persons seated opposite them hear their conversation, and yet Alloway was evidently fast being remunerated for the chagrin and embarrassment of his previous dinner.
From The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews by Lunettes, Henry