Mirth and Wit

Mirth

Mirth noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.

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

Wit

Wit noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.

Mirth and wit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mirth" instead a noun "Wit".

Nearby Words: witty, witling

How words are described

certain certain mirth certain wit

Both words in one sentence

  • Then there is (are?) "Wit and Mirth: or Pills to Purge Melancholy" by Thomas D'Urfey in six volumes, first published between 1698 and 1720.
    Source: Bawdy Song
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