mirth

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At the beginning of the war, Iran’s seemingly scattered attacks on infrastructure, embassies and hotels in Gulf states were a source of mirth for some American commentators.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Place this alongside Horace in one of his “Epistles”: “The advancing years rob us of every thing: they have taken away my mirth, my gallantry, my revelings, and play.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

Hopefully, that mirth is starting to wear thin.

From Salon • Jan. 2, 2026

But among others, like Aleysha, there is an inexplicable element of mirth.

From BBC • May 7, 2025

“I do, yes,” says August, making no effort to contain his mirth.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen