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English adjective: merry | |||
| 1. | merry full of or showing high-spirited merriment | ||
| Samples | When hearts were young and gay. A poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company. The jolly crowd at the reunion. Jolly old Saint Nick. A jovial old gentleman. Have a merry Christmas. Peals of merry laughter. A mirthful laugh. | ||
| Synonyms | gay, jocund, jolly, jovial, mirthful | ||
| Similar | joyous | ||
| Antonyms | joyless | ||
| 2. | merry offering fun and gaiety | ||
| Samples | A festive (or festal) occasion. Gay and exciting night life. A merry evening. | ||
| Synonyms | festal, festive, gay | ||
| Similar | joyous | ||
| Antonyms | joyless | ||
| 3. | merry quick and energetic | ||
| Samples | A brisk walk in the park. A lively gait. A merry chase. Traveling at a rattling rate. A snappy pace. A spanking breeze. | ||
| Synonyms | alert, brisk, lively, rattling, snappy, spanking, zippy | ||
| Similar | energetic | ||
| Antonyms | lethargic, unenrgetic | ||
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