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gai·e·ty (gay·e·ty)
 gaiety (gayety)
- pronunciation:
- geI
ti
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
gaieties, gayeties |
| definition 1: |
the state of being happy and cheerful.
- synonyms:
- cheer, cheerfulness, gladness, jollity
- antonyms:
- misery
- similar words:
- buoyancy, glee, merriment, mirth
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| definition 2: |
(often pl.) festivity; merrymaking.
- synonyms:
- festivities, jollities, merrymaking
- similar words:
- merriment
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| definition 3: |
colorfulness or showiness, esp. of clothing.
- synonyms:
- colorfulness, frippery, showiness
- similar words:
- brilliance
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| related words: |
frolic, levity, warmth |
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