Simple Definition of gaiety

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gaiety

noun

old-fashioned : a happy and lively quality
The party had none of the gaiety we've seen in past years.
the gaiety of the carnival

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“Gaiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/gaiety. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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