Merrier: meaning, definitions and examples

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merrier

[ ˈmɛriər ]

Adjective

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comparative form

Merrier is the comparative form of the adjective merry, which means cheerful or lively. It is often used to describe a state of happiness or a joyous atmosphere, indicating that someone or something is more joyful than another. The phrase 'the more, the merrier' expresses this idea that greater numbers lead to more enjoyment.

Synonyms

happier, jollier, jovial.

Examples of usage

The party was merrier with more friends invited.
She felt merrier after hearing the good news.
You bring the snacks, and I'll bring the drinks; together we will make the gathering merrier.

Translations

Translations of the word "merrier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais alegre

🇮🇳 और खुशी

🇩🇪 fröhlicher

🇮🇩 lebih ceria

🇺🇦 радісніший

🇵🇱 weselszy

🇯🇵 もっと楽しい

🇫🇷 plus joyeux

🇪🇸 más alegre

🇹🇷 daha neşeli

🇰🇷 더 즐거운

🇸🇦 أكثر بهجة

🇨🇿 šťastnější

🇸🇰 šťastnejší

🇨🇳 更快乐的

🇸🇮 bolj vesel

🇮🇸 fyllri gleði

🇰🇿 бақыттырақ

🇬🇪 მეტი მხიარული

🇦🇿 daha şən

🇲🇽 más alegre

Etymology

The word 'merry' originates from the Old English 'myrge', which means 'pleasant' or 'agreeable'. Its usage can be traced back to Middle English as 'merry', reflecting a sense of joy and happiness. The comparative form 'merrier' surfaced alongside the base word, following the linguistic patterns of transforming adjectives to indicate varying degrees of a quality. Over centuries, 'merry' has been associated with festive occasions, particularly seen in traditional sayings such as 'A merry Christmas!' Its phonetic evolution over time has been shaped by the influence of Norman French and Latin, contributing to its current spelling and pronunciation. The transformation into 'merrier' encapsulates not just a linguistic shift but also cultural contexts where communal joy and celebrations were central.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,054 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.

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