mirthfulness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English mirthful Proto-Germanic *-in- Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ti Proto-Germanic *-ōną Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English mirthfulness From mirthful + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The property of being mirthful; happiness
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mirthfulnesse | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
joy · mirth · cheeriness · blithesomeness · blitheness · merriment · cheerfulness · pleasedness · merriness · glee · felicity · mirth · liss · gleefulness · elatedness · happiness · jollity · gayfulness · contentedness · mirthfulness · high spirits · elation · gaiety · exuberance · gladness · gladsomeness · joyousness · joyfulness · joviality · hilarity · elation · gleesomeness · exuberantness · gayness · jovialness · jolliness · delightedness · contentness · delight