Mirthless
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɝθləs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mirthless is an adjective meaning Lacking mirth; devoid of joy; sad.
Meaning
Lacking mirth; devoid of joy; sad.
Example Sentences
In life, David Lodge was surprisingly mirthless. Luckily, his wife was a hoot [title]
The laughter of man is more terrible than his tears, and takes more forms: hollow, heartless, mirthless, maniacal.
Word Forms
- mirthlesse
Synonyms for mirthless
Depending on context, synonyms include bleak, cheerless, comfortless, dark, morose, depressing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include joyless, unamused, sportless, blitheless, cheerless, humorless.
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