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Gaiety is defined as a state or feeling of being happy or cheerful, or it refers to entertainments, amusements or light-hearted fun.
(noun)- Cheerful festivities and celebrations are an example of gaiety.
- A state of happiness is an example of gaiety.
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See gaiety in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- the state or quality of being gay (); cheerfulness
- pl. gaieties merrymaking; festivity
- finery; showy brightness
Origin: Fr gaieté
See gaiety in American Heritage Dictionary 4
also gay·e·ty
noun pl. gai·e·ties also gay·e·ties- A state of joyful exuberance or merriment; vivacity.
- Merry or joyful activity; festivity: making preparations for the holiday gaieties.
- Bright color or showiness, as of dress; finery.
Origin:
Origin: French gaieté
Origin: , from Old French
Origin: , from gai, cheerful; see gay
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