merry

mer·ry | \ ˈmer-ē

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, ˈme-rē \

merrier; merriest

Definition of merry

1 : full of gaiety or high spirits : mirthful eat, drink, and be merry

2 : marked by festivity or gaiety a merry holiday time

3 : quick, brisk a merry pace

4 archaic : giving pleasure : delightful

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Choose the Right Synonym for merry

merry, blithe, jocund, jovial, jolly mean showing high spirits or lightheartedness. merry suggests cheerful, joyous, uninhibited enjoyment of frolic or festivity. a merry group of revelers blithe suggests carefree, innocent, or even heedless gaiety. arrived late in his usual blithe way jocund stresses elation and exhilaration of spirits. singing, dancing, and jocund feasting jovial suggests the stimulation of conviviality and good fellowship. dinner put them in a jovial mood jolly suggests high spirits expressed in laughing, bantering, and jesting. our jolly host enlivened the party

Examples of merry in a Sentence

Let's eat, drink, and be merry! They sang a merry little song.

Recent Examples on the Web In 2015, the then-actress cThat advice included everything from how to decorate and what to serve to what to drink to stay merry, bright, and still have a few dollars left over for the new year. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, "Meghan Markle Has the Best Advice for Hosting the Holidays on a Budget," 21 Dec. 2020 All together, there’s a new Christmas movie to make anyone feel merry and bright this season. — Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, "Netflix Has 7 New Christmas Movie Treats For You & All Your Loved Ones," 28 Nov. 2020 What other people would think up a whole holiday just to eat, drink and be merry? — Arkansas Online, "OPINION | EDITORIAL: Thanksgiving 2020," 26 Nov. 2020 These films are known for being quintessentially festive and merry, much like the production design that really brings this aesthetic to life. — Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, "Behind the Scenes: How Hallmark's Set Decorators Bring the Movies to Life—Even During a Pandemic," 18 Nov. 2020 The holiday season welcomes all things merry and bright, and the subtle sheen of mercury glass makes the perfect pairing. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, "5 Festive Decorating Trends to Steal from West Elm's Holiday Lookbook," 10 Nov. 2020 If all goes according to plan, on Nov. 6, La Villita will again spring to life, as up to 1,000 supporters of the San Antonio Conservation Society gather there to eat, drink and be merry. — Express-news Staff, ExpressNews.com, "Timeline of coronavirus in San Antonio: October," 2 Nov. 2020 If all goes according to plan, on Nov. 6, La Villita will again spring to life as up to 1,000 supporters of the Conservation Society of San Antonio gather there to eat, drink and be merry. — ExpressNews.com, "Express Briefing: COVID-19 tests planned for S.A. movie theater staffers," 22 Oct. 2020 All looks merry and bright until a possible promotion to a job in London clouds the picture. — Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Lifetime channel unveils airdate, cast for its first LGBT Christmas romance movie, which is set in Milwaukee," 17 Sep. 2020

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“Merry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merry. Accessed 21 Jan. 2021.

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More Definitions for merry

merry

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of merry

somewhat old-fashioned

: very happy and cheerful : feeling or showing joy and happiness

: causing joy and happiness

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merry

mer·ry | \ ˈmer-ē

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merrier; merriest

Kids Definition of merry

1 : full of joy and good cheer a merry man

2 : full of festive celebration and enjoyment a merry Christmas

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