mirthfully

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The extra effort and occasional setbacks don’t show in the finished product; the new season finds the Shermasphere recognizably intact and as mirthfully metatextual as ever.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2022

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

And then Taylor grinned at Miss Harlan—who pretended a severity she did not feel; while Bud, cackling mirthfully, went toward the ranchhouse.

From The Ranchman by Seltzer, Charles Alden