variants
also gayety
1
as in attire
dressy clothing
attendees of the masquerade ball arrived dressed in all their gaiety
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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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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
Françoise wanders away from us, from the room, into her own thoughts, solemn yet full of gaiety.
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Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 27 June 2024
But in the end, what makes this painting so intriguing is the tension between the gaiety of the flowers and the woman’s expression.
—Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
In fact, if you're surrounded by gaiety and merriment but not having the best of times yourself, all that festivity can make your own solitude even more miserable.
—Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 6 Nov. 2023
The energy and gaiety of Boston’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade returned to Back Bay and South End streets Saturday, as marchers clad in rainbow tutus, mesh crop tops, and myriad styles and colors of body glitter sashayed through the city for the first time since 2019.
—Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2023
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Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 27 June 2024
But in the end, what makes this painting so intriguing is the tension between the gaiety of the flowers and the woman’s expression.
—Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
In fact, if you're surrounded by gaiety and merriment but not having the best of times yourself, all that festivity can make your own solitude even more miserable.
—Gwen Ihnat, EW.com, 6 Nov. 2023
The energy and gaiety of Boston’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade returned to Back Bay and South End streets Saturday, as marchers clad in rainbow tutus, mesh crop tops, and myriad styles and colors of body glitter sashayed through the city for the first time since 2019.
—Jeremy C. Fox, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gaiety
Noun
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The post-World War II 1960s introduced looser silhouettes as an answer to the constricted styles women wore in decades prior and festival attire coincided with the rise of the boho aesthetic.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 July 2025
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The rest is all Aston Martin-quality craftsmanship, shaping the Vanquish into a taut, sleek form wrapped in formal attire.—
Alex Kalogiannis,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Engelbert said the league is looking at possible revisions to the festivities, which this year included only the Skills Challenge and 3-Point Contest.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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The proud mom posted pictures from the festivities in Venice, Italy, on Instagram.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The shot showed the royal couple all dressed up in their white-tie finery, including a triumphant tiara return for Princess Kate, standing outside in a picturesque setting.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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The raising and readying of bulls is clearly expensive, as are the competitors’ finery and the administrative infrastructure of the sport.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
24 June 2025
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Guests applaud with glee as the couple make their way back down the aisle and share a dip and a kiss!—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
16 July 2025
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Democrats are experiencing a devilish glee as MAGA World clashes over the Trump administration’s push to defuse conspiracy theories surrounding the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
9 July 2025
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Traditional makeup routines typically require actors to paint their faces red and white and spend time dressing in elaborate costumes and flashy headpieces.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Accessorize: Shop 7-Eleven's special Birthday Collection, including T-shirts and Slurpee costumes online at 7Collection.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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In tonight’s episode, Aurora has more to worry about than mere frippery.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
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Buying the Original marks you as a practical person who cares not for frippery.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In addition, apparel prices declined 4% over the past year around the Valley, and prices for alcoholic beverages slipped 3.2%.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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However, tariff-sensitive apparel prices increased 0.4%.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Larry loomed very large in their lives for a long time, so there was definitely a lot of bravery that people showed in coming forward to tell their truth.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 July 2025
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To come forward takes an extreme amount of bravery.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
16 July 2025
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“Gaiety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gaiety. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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