English Explanatory Dictionary

merriment

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A state of enjoyable exuberance.
  2. Playful fun.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛɹimɪnt/ /ˈmɛɹimənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-merriment.wav

Word forms

merriment merriments

Etymology

From merry + -ment.

Synonyms

merriness mirth ardor alacrity celerity energy enthusiasm exuberance exuberantness fanaticism fervor gusto purpose verve vigor vim zeal zealousness blitheness blithesomeness cheerfulness cheeriness contentness contentedness delight delightedness elatedness elation felicity gaiety gayness gayfulness gladness gladsomeness glee gleefulness gleesomeness happiness high spirits hilarity jolliness jollity joviality jovialness joy joyfulness joyousness liss merriment mirthfulness pleasedness
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