mirthfully
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The multi-instrumentalist Louis Cato was leading a jam session, smiling mirthfully from behind an electric bass, guiding a rotating band through deep-pocket covers of jazz standards and D’Angelo B-sides.
From New York Times ● Oct. 25, 2021
People who don't will surely enjoy Rosheuvel's mirthfully intimidating performance.
From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2020
Its irreverent, mirthfully indelicate narrative works because of Peet and Azaria’s outstanding onscreen chemistry.
From Salon ● May 9, 2017
Recalling the occasion, he said mirthfully: “Did she give me a hug? No. Did she say, ‘Nice shot?’
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2015
They laughed in derision, calling out bitter jibes, and telling what they would do when they had made the charge; and, as Crooked Hand heard their laughter, he smiled, too, but not mirthfully.
From Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk-Tales With notes on the origin, customs and character of the Pawnee people by George Bird Grinnell
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