English Explanatory Dictionary

gaiety

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being happy or merry.
  2. Merrymaking or festivity.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/ /ˈɡeɪ.ɪ.ti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gaiety.wav

Word forms

gaiety gaieties

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French gaieté, from gai. By surface analysis, gay + -ety.

Synonyms

gayfulness gayness blitheness blithesomeness cheerfulness cheeriness contentness contentedness delight delightedness elatedness elation exuberance exuberantness felicity gaiety gladness gladsomeness glee gleefulness gleesomeness happiness high spirits hilarity jolliness jollity joviality jovialness joy joyfulness joyousness liss merriment merriness mirth mirthfulness pleasedness
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