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Merriment: meaning, definitions and examples

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merriment

 

[ หˆmษ›rษชmษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

joyful celebration

Merriment refers to the state of being cheerful and full of laughter, often associated with a festive occasion or lively gathering. It is the expression of joy and happiness through laughter, jokes, and playful activities.

Synonyms

cheer, glee, joy

Examples of usage

  • The sound of merriment filled the air as people danced and sang at the wedding.
  • The children's faces were lit up with merriment as they played games at the party.
  • She couldn't help but join in the merriment of the carnival, laughing and enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Context #2 | Noun

amusement and fun

Merriment can also refer to the amusement and fun derived from light-hearted and entertaining activities. It involves laughter, enjoyment, and a sense of playfulness.

Synonyms

amusement, joviality, mirth

Examples of usage

  • The comedy show was filled with merriment as the audience laughed at the hilarious jokes.
  • We spent the evening in merriment, playing games and sharing funny stories.
  • The children's merriment was contagious, spreading joy and laughter to everyone around them.

Translations

Translations of the word "merriment" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alegria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคจเค‚เคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Frรถhlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kegembiraan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตัะตะปะพั‰ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ radoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฅฝใ—ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alegrรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neลŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ๊ฑฐ์›€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‡ุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ radost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ radosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌขไน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veselje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gleรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™nlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alegrรญa

Etymology

The word 'merriment' has roots in Middle English, where 'mery' meant pleasant, delightful, or agreeable. Over time, 'merriment' evolved to describe the state of being cheerful and full of laughter. It is often associated with festive occasions and joyful gatherings where people come together to celebrate and have fun.

See also: merrily, merry, merrymaking.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,452, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.