Gaiety: meaning, definitions and examples
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gaiety
[ ˈgeɪ.ə.ti ]
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.
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
Word origin
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.