Mirthless
adjective
Showing no joy or happiness.
Her laugh was mirthless, full of sadness rather than joy.
Often appears as...
- mirthless laugh
- mirthless smile
adjective
Showing no joy or happiness.
Her laugh was mirthless, full of sadness rather than joy.
Often appears as...
- mirthless laugh
- mirthless smile
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sorrowful Expressions
Used to describe facial expressions or laughter lacking genuine amusement.
Despite the comedian's efforts, the audience's response was a mirthless chuckle.
Pro Tip 2/3Underlying Sadness
The term often implies deeper sadness or discomfort behind the lack of joy.
His mirthless smile revealed the struggles he faced at home.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Understanding local behavior is crucial; smiles may differ in meaning across cultures.
She offered a mirthless nod, not accustomed to the overt cheeriness of her new colleagues.
Pro Tip 1/3Sorrowful Expressions
Used to describe facial expressions or laughter lacking genuine amusement.
Despite the comedian's efforts, the audience's response was a mirthless chuckle.
Pro Tip 2/3Underlying Sadness
The term often implies deeper sadness or discomfort behind the lack of joy.
His mirthless smile revealed the struggles he faced at home.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Understanding local behavior is crucial; smiles may differ in meaning across cultures.
She offered a mirthless nod, not accustomed to the overt cheeriness of her new colleagues.
Pro Tip 1/3Sorrowful Expressions
Used to describe facial expressions or laughter lacking genuine amusement.
Despite the comedian's efforts, the audience's response was a mirthless chuckle.
Pro Tip 2/3Underlying Sadness
The term often implies deeper sadness or discomfort behind the lack of joy.
His mirthless smile revealed the struggles he faced at home.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Nuance
Understanding local behavior is crucial; smiles may differ in meaning across cultures.
She offered a mirthless nod, not accustomed to the overt cheeriness of her new colleagues.
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Quote examples
Christopher Hitchens
American Author
One of the many problems with the American left has been its image as something rather too solemn, mirthless, herbivorous, dull, monochrome, righteous, and boring.
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James Thurber
American Author
The laughter of man is more terrible than his tears, and takes more forms hollow, heartless, mirthless, maniacal.
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Christopher Hitchens
American Author
One of the many problems with the American left has been its image as something rather too solemn, mirthless, herbivorous, dull, monochrome, righteous, and boring.
Quote examples
James Thurber
American Author
The laughter of man is more terrible than his tears, and takes more forms hollow, heartless, mirthless, maniacal.
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