1. in a cheerful, joyful manner; with laughter and happiness

Examples

• The children laughed mirthfully at the clown’s silly antics.
• She smiled mirthfully when she heard the good news.
• The audience responded mirthfully to the comedian’s jokes.
• He chuckled mirthfully while reading the funny story.
• The friends chatted mirthfully around the campfire.
• She greeted her guests mirthfully at the door.