merrily

Meanings

• adjective

  Expressing or indicating joy, cheerfulness, or mirth.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with merrily
jolly , folly , merry-go-round

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Variants

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merrier , merriest , merrily , merriness , merrinesses , merry

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'carefully' or 'thoroughly', from Old English 'meargely' or 'mergely'. The modern meaning developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'merrily' appears in the title of the famous nursery rhyme 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'.

2. In the novel 'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville, the character Queequeg is described as 'merrily' carving an ivory tooth into a toothpick.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cheerfulness: A state of happiness and contentment, often expressed through a positive and optimistic attitude.

2. Joy: A feeling of great pleasure and happiness, often associated with positive experiences and emotions.

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Culture

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In literature and poetry, 'merrily' is often used to describe a scene or situation that is joyful or light-hearted. It can also be used to convey a sense of movement or progression, as in 'sailing merrily along'.

How to Memorize "merrily"

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2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'merrily' with the feeling of happiness and joy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Merrily means merry, happy, and jolly'.

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