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Gaiety: meaning, definitions and examples

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gaiety

 

[ ˈgeɪ.ə.ti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful; merrymaking or festivity.

Synonyms

cheerfulness, joviality, merriment

Examples of usage

  • The gaiety of the carnival filled the streets with laughter and joy.
  • Her presence brought a sense of gaiety to the gathering.
Context #2 | Noun

appearance

A showy and lively display of colors or decorations.

Synonyms

colorfulness, festiveness, vibrancy

Examples of usage

  • The room was decorated with gaiety for the holiday party.
  • The gaiety of the costumes lit up the stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "gaiety" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alegria

🇮🇳 प्रसन्नता

🇩🇪 Fröhlichkeit

🇮🇩 kegembiraan

🇺🇦 веселість

🇵🇱 wesołość

🇯🇵 陽気

🇫🇷 gaieté

🇪🇸 alegría

🇹🇷 neşe

🇰🇷 명랑

🇸🇦 بهجة

🇨🇿 veselí

🇸🇰 veselosť

🇨🇳 愉快

🇸🇮 veselje

🇮🇸 gleði

🇰🇿 қуаныш

🇬🇪 ხალისიანი

🇦🇿 şənlik

🇲🇽 alegría

Etymology

The word 'gaiety' originated in the late 16th century from the French word 'gaieté', based on the Old French 'gaiete' meaning 'merriment'. It is linked to the Latin 'gaudium' meaning 'joy'. Over the years, 'gaiety' has evolved to represent a sense of cheerfulness and festivity, capturing the essence of celebration and joy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,972, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.