Merriment definition

mĕrĭ-mənt
High-spirited fun and enjoyment; hilarity.
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Merriment is defined as fun, gaiety and enjoyable or festive activities and interactions.

General holiday cheer and holiday parties and festivities are all examples of merriment.

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Merrymaking; gaiety and fun; mirth; hilarity.
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(obs.) Something that amuses or entertains.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
merriment
Plural:
merriments

Merriment Sentence Examples

  • The proceedings were characterized by excessive merriment and licentiousness.

  • They broke free of the house into the dark night on a side of the house far from the light and merriment of the party.

  • This seems a tad harsh but caused great merriment in the office.

  • No gold, just frank nonsense and myrth, mulled liquor and innocent festive merriment.

  • One of the signature games is the "Quest," when teams of passengers compete in outrageous tasks for prizes and the merriment of their fellow guests.

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