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   Gai·e·ty

   /ˈɡīədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful: "the sudden gaiety of children's laughter" Similar cheerfulnesscheerlight-heartednessmerrimentgleegladnesshappinessjoyjoyfulnessjoyousnessdelightpleasurehigh spiritsgood spiritsgood humorjollityjollinesshilaritymirthjovialityexuberanceelationexultationeuphoriajubilationlivelinessvivacityanimationeffervescencelevitybuoyancysprightlinesszestzestfulnessjoie de vivreinformal:chirpinessbouncepepzingliterary:gladsomenessblithenessblithesomenessrare:gaynessOpposite misery
   • ▪ merrymaking or festivity: "he seemed to be a part of the gaiety, having a wonderful time" Similar merrymakingfestivityfunfun and gamesfrolicsrevelsrevelryjollificationcelebrationrejoicingpleasureinformal:living it uplarking aboutdated:sport
   • ▪ entertainments or amusements: "people long for the enchantments and gaieties of the European cities"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French gaieté, from gai (see gay).

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   The noun gaiety is the feeling of happiness and delight that might be present at a child's birthday party or a festive square dance. Gaiety can describe a person's generally joyful personality, or the sound of laughter in your house.

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   1. A state of joyful exuberance or merriment; vivacity. 2. Merry or joyful activity; festivity: making preparations for the holiday gaieties. 3. Bright color or showiness, as of dress; finery. [French gaieté, from Old French, from gai, cheerful; see gay .] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGAIETY definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   5 days ago · 1. the state of being gay or cheerful; gay spirits. 2. (often gaieties) merrymaking or festivity. the gaieties of the New Year season. 3. showiness; finery. gaiety of dress. Also: gayety SYNONYMS 1. merriment, mirth, glee, jollity, joyousness, liveliness, sportiveness, hilarity, vivacity, cheerfulness, joviality.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgaiety noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   gaiety. the state of being cheerful and full of fun. The colourful flags added to the gaiety of the occasion. Definition of gaiety noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   3 days ago · Especially US → a variant spelling of gaiety.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

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   Gaiety definition, the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful. See more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarygaiety | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of gaiety – Learner’s Dictionary. gaiety. noun [ U ] old-fashioned uk / ˈɡeɪəti / us. Add to word list. happiness or excitement. (Definition of gaiety from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of gaiety. in Chinese (Traditional) 快樂，愉快，高興… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 快乐，愉快，高兴… See more.