merrier; merriest
somewhat old-fashioned
1
: very happy and cheerful : feeling or showing joy and happiness
Let's eat, drink, and be merry!
They sang a merry little song.
a merry man
merry laughter
2
: causing joy and happiness
a very merry occasion
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“Merry.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/merry. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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