Mirth
Amusement and laughter shared with others.
Amusement and laughter shared with others. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.
Where mirth lives in the body
Face
Strong heat or tension
Head
Pressure, fullness, mental load
Chest
A faint pull
Stomach
A gentle stir
Related emotions
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for mirth. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.