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

Oh yes," continued Brooke, "there are lots of authorities to be quoted in favor of mirthfulness.

From A Castle in Spain A Novel by De Mille, James

No notice was taken of this salute, and he added with an offensive mirthfulness: “Perhaps I ought to say, ‘Good-morning, mother.’”

From A Singer from the Sea by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston