Word: Merry

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛri/

Definitions

• Adjective: Characterized by joy, happiness, or festivity; cheerful. For example: “The guests had a merry time at the party.”

  “We had a merry Christmas celebration with family.”

• Noun (archaic): A period of enjoyment or festivity. For example: “They spent many a merry during the holiday season.”

Phrases

• “Merry Christmas” - A greeting expressing wishes for a joyful and festive Christmas holiday.
• “Make merry” - To enjoy oneself in a lively and happy manner, usually with food, drink, and entertainment.
• “Merry-go-round” - A fairground ride with seats on which people can sit and go round and round to music.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The children were in high spirits, singing and dancing in a merry mood.”
• Noun (archaic): “After the feast, they continued their merrys late into the night.”

Synonyms

• Joyful
• Jovial
• Festive
• Cheerful
• Happy
• Gay (in the sense of being lighthearted and carefree)