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- pronunciation:
- me
ri
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
merrier, merriest |
| definition 1: |
cheerful and gay, or inclined to be so.
a merry person- synonyms:
- gay, jolly, jovial
- antonyms:
- gloomy, morose, sad, serious
- similar words:
- blithe, bright, buoyant, cheerful, cheery, gleeful, happy, happy-go-lucky, jocular, jocund, joyful, lighthearted, sunny
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| definition 2: |
marked by or giving occasion for merriment; festive or entertaining.
a merry party- synonyms:
- festive, lively
- antonyms:
- cheerless, gloomy, sad, serious
- similar words:
- convivial, entertaining, gay, gleeful, jolly, joyful
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| definition 3: |
lively or fast.
a merry chase- synonyms:
- fast, lively
- similar words:
- festive, jaunty, playful, spirited, sportive, sprightly
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| related words: |
airy, carefree, effervescent, festival, gala, glad, high, hilarious, lively, mellow |
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| derivation: |
merrily (adv.) |
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