"mirthless" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

IPA: /ˈmɝθləs/, /ˈmɝθlɪs/ Audio: en-us-mirthless.ogg Forms: more mirthless [comparative], most mirthless [superlative]
enPR: mûrth'lĭs Etymology: From Middle English myrtheles, equivalent to mirth + -less. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|myrtheles}} Middle English myrtheles, {{af|en|mirth|-less}} mirth + -less Head templates: {{en-adj}} mirthless (comparative more mirthless, superlative most mirthless)
  1. Lacking mirth; devoid of joy; sad. Categories (topical): Emotions Synonyms: cheerless, mirthlesse [obsolete] Derived forms: mirthlessly, mirthlessness

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