merriness

noun

Definition of merrinessnext
as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter I hate the forced merriness of so many New Year's Eve parties

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merriness
  1. cheerfulness
  2. glee
  3. festivity
  4. cheer
Noun
  • Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • Detractors attacked the moment with glee, but that viewpoint ends up being shortsighted.
    — Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The prospect of a flagship GOP state turning blue doesn't just fill Democrats with glee and Republicans with alarm.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of glee
Noun
  • Headlining the festivities is a halftime performance from Big Boi.
    — Gavin Godfrey, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But before its doors shutter for a while, the hotel is offering another year of holiday festivities, this time with a special twist thanks to an immersive collaboration with Parisian brand Repetto.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of festivity
Noun
  • There's no immediate word on what the team will be called or how the schools' cheer teams and pep bands will be affected.
    — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Each day is a reset, so don’t let a piece of Halloween candy or a slice of pumpkin pie let guilt or shame cloud your holiday cheer.
    — Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of cheer
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