merriment

noun

ˈmer-i-mənt How to pronounce merriment (audio)
Definition of merrimentnext
1
as in glee
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter their unexpected merriment made him nervously inquire as to the reason for it

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2
as in festivity
joyful or festive activity the wedding reception merriment lasted long into the night

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Recent Examples of merriment Lanie breaks into the merriment. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 And with that same energy, my wife and I trodded further into the fair in hot pursuit of merriment and wonder. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 There was food, drink and merriment of all stripes. — Brian Barth, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026 The whole family will find merriment in hopping aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, a four-hour, 26-mile, round-trip journey that begins and ends at the historic depot in Blue Ridge. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for merriment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for merriment
  1. glee
  2. festivity
  3. cheerfulness
  4. celebration
  5. cheer
  6. merrymaking
  7. mirth
  8. jollity
Noun
  • Although Jones takes responsibility for the hurt and dysfunction his compulsive tomcatting caused, the legendary lothario details his conquests with barely disguised glee.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
  • Now, there is country-wide camaraderie and glee, mainstream momentum like never before.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of glee
Noun
  • Bobis reviewed the sparkling apple ginger sour cherry mocktail and called it a fit for fall festivities and Sober October.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • The match ended in a tie, yet that did not preclude the hundreds of Ecuadorians assembled to wave their flags, dance and continue the festivities.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of festivity
Noun
  • How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
  • Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • Harvick vividly recalls the immense crowds and emotional post-race celebration, fulfilling a deep childhood aspiration.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Charli’s shameless celebration of her taste comes as AI companies are promising everyone can be an artist.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of celebration
Noun
  • On May 15, the Cardinals were facing the Kansas City Royals when in the stands did the cheer.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • And while Shakira drew big cheers, as did the appearance of Bieber, these paled in comparison to the cheers and oh’s and ah’s in the crowd throughout the gripping final.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026
Definition of cheer
Noun
  • Nor did great merrymaking surround its 2001 move to pioneer quantitative easing.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Once ground was completely covered with shards of tableware, folks journeyed from their seats into the center of the room for more dancing and merrymaking.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Definition of merrymaking
Noun
  • Their pairing begs the question of whether misery and mirth alternate, blend, or coexist.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
  • There’s a fair bit of mirth in all this, and in Glanz’s brittle, snippy dialogue, which is abetted by the casting.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 4 June 2026
Definition of mirth
Noun
  • 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
  • Winston Peacock’s Ghost of Christmas Present is especially winning with decidedly John Belushi-esque jollity.
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of jollity

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