Jest and Mirth

Jest

Jest noun - An attitude or manner not to be taken seriously.

Mirth and jest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mirth" instead a noun "Jest".

Nearby Words: jesting, jested, jester, jestingly

Mirth

Mirth noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.
Usage example: as charming as your mutual mirth is, could you refrain from nudging each other and giggling during class?

Jest and mirth are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jest" instead a noun "Mirth".

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