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merry

/ˈmɛɹi/adjective

Cheerful, lively, and full of fun.

Example sentences

  • “The party grew merrier as more friends arrived.”
  • “A merry crowd sang carols around the town Christmas tree.”

Outside 'Merry Christmas' it sounds old-fashioned; British speakers also use it as a gentle word for slightly drunk.

Synonyms for merry

Antonyms

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