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- pronunciation:
- me
ri
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
merrier, merriest |
| definition 1: |
When you are merry, you are cheerful and happy.
Everyone was merry at Rebecca's birthday party.- synonyms:
- gay, jolly
- antonyms:
- gloomy, sad, serious
- similar words:
- bright, cheerful, happy, sunny
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| definition 2: |
When a time or event is merry, people are happily enjoying it and having a good time.
The party was very merry. People were laughing a lot and having great fun.It's always a merry time when we open our presents on Christmas Day.- synonyms:
- lively
- antonyms:
- gloomy, sad, serious
- similar words:
- gay, jolly
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| related words: |
lively |
| derivation: |
merrily (adv.) |
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