Joy
Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.
Usage example: the inexpressible joy that the couple are feeling upon the birth of their first child
Mirth is a synonym for joy in pleasure topic. In some cases you can use "Mirth" instead a noun "Joy", when it comes to topics like delight, hilarity.
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How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Bradley's face is a joy to behold, especially funny as the mirth spreads to even the Chaser!
Source: Series / The Chase - Mirth. Closely related to cheer but includes an element of sharing of one's joy through laughter or playful activity.
Cite this Source
Mirth and Joy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 02, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/joy/mirth
Joy & Mirth. N.p., 2016. Web. 02 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/joy/mirth>.
Mirth or Joy. 2016. Accessed August 02, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/joy/mirth.
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