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
Later, for nearly 60 years, the lights were out and the gaiety muted in this once-vibrant community.
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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
His formidable rich voice voice always carried the gaiety of a comic opera basso.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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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
His formidable rich voice voice always carried the gaiety of a comic opera basso.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaiety
Noun
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Soon, Gonzales asked about her bedroom attire in a series of texts in which the two talked about an in-person meeting at the campaign aide's home.—
Bayliss Wagner,
San Antonio Express-News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Craig is spotted in business attire on set in Athens, Greece on April 2 for his upcoming Damien Chazelle movie.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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All the festivities came to a halt in the sixth minute when Austin took the lead on a header by Guilherme Biro off a Facundo Torres corner kick.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The 13 Going on 30 actress ditched her signature minimalist glam for a bright pink lip while giving fans a glimpse at her Easter festivities with her family on Sunday.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lastly, yellow tulips symbolize cheerfulness, happiness, and optimism.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2026
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His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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The event at the Casa Alta Vista Estate on Mount Soledad brought together filmmakers, patrons and others from the San Diego area, many in their red-carpet finery.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Models dressed in Marie Antoinette-style Rococo finery with a Glastonbury grunge twist at Harris Reed’s festive fall show for Nina Ricci.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Multiple street signs were also damaged during the celebration.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In a city rife with steakhouses and flashy openings from around the world, Cantina Contramar is a real celebration of Mexican cuisine and culture.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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What wasn't hidden was their apparent glee.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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But that he – along with fellow Pittsburgher Wiz Khalifa and country star Kane Brown – has been tapped to perform during the 2026 NFL Draft in his hometown has the gregarious rocker vibrating with glee.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, Sony is winding down its costume rental business which the studio has run for more than a century, since 1924.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Per the script, the character of Lori is supposed to enter wearing a Mianus U shirt — yes, Mianus is a real place in Connecticut — and the costume department has put her in a sexy crop top instead.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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The finale is an ambiguous mix of jollity and agitation, with a piccolo shrieking above a militant march.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Winston Peacock’s Ghost of Christmas Present is especially winning with decidedly John Belushi-esque jollity.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gaiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaiety. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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