variants
also gayety
1
as in attire
dressy clothing
attendees of the masquerade ball arrived dressed in all their gaiety
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2
as in festivity
joyful or festive activity
loved the gaiety of the annual harvest festival the gaiety of the wedding reception
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3
as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter
the gaiety of children enjoying an outing at an amusement park
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Recent Examples of gaiety
Plainview has the prospector’s voice without his gaiety.
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David Denby, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026
Later, for nearly 60 years, the lights were out and the gaiety muted in this once-vibrant community.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Brooding in the historical background are the plantations, the vexed issue of where the money comes from that underwrites all this charm, these impeccable manners, this unsteady gaiety.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The opening Allegro vacillates between punchy jabs and fluttery gaiety.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
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David Denby, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026
Later, for nearly 60 years, the lights were out and the gaiety muted in this once-vibrant community.
—Dorothy Jenkins Fields, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Brooding in the historical background are the plantations, the vexed issue of where the money comes from that underwrites all this charm, these impeccable manners, this unsteady gaiety.
—Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The opening Allegro vacillates between punchy jabs and fluttery gaiety.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaiety
Noun
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Her accessories were kept minimal and echoed the polished nature of her attire.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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All of the ducks don festive attire during holidays and big New England sports events.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The historic victory sparked scenes of jubilation, with fans flooding the streets, celebrities joining in the festivities and city leaders planning a ticker-tape parade.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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The festivities will begin tomorrow afternoon with a media session which will showcase highlights from the past decade at the resort and provide the updates about the latest developments, according to the organizers.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hope is not the same as cheerfulness.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Photos published on Sunday, May 31, show the happy couple in their wedding finery, leaving Old Marylebone Town Hall hand in hand a day earlier and being pelted with confetti.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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The Met Gala might be synonymous with priceless fashion, but Odessa A’zion’s 2026 look proves that more accessible pieces can fit right in among the finery.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
5 May 2026
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Particularly when those celebrations involve more grandiose demonstrations of patriotism, or are organized by someone who doesn't share their political ideology or belief system.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But there were also a smattering of fans with pre-revolutionary flags who booed the Iranian national anthem and erupted in celebration when New Zealand scored an early goal.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Ideas expressed in the piece The article argues that the glee over Tom Steyer’s loss in the California governor’s race reflects a broader, understandable anger at extreme wealth in an era of serf‑lord–level inequality, but contends that this anger is being misdirected at the wrong billionaire.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Bardem is captivating and formidable, grinning with maniacal glee at his every act of depravity and the fear and anguish of his victims.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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In London, the show is led by Arti Shah, who is performing inside the bear costume and James Hameed, who provides the bear’s voice and controls its facial expressions.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Turner spoke about how her costumes tell a story about what is happening with Barb this season.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The jollity extends to the audience, which if Friday’s night’s crowd was indication is largely filled with family and friends of the large cast and who are prone to applaud and whoop at the end of every scene.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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The free-living, hard-drinking Brett uses wit and jollity to mask her inner desperation.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
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“Gaiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaiety. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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