merriment

Meanings

• noun

  The expression or feeling of great pleasure and enjoyment, especially when shared with others.

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Rhymes

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meritment , department , amusement , entertainment

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Variants

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merriment , merriments

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Etymology

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From Old French meriment, from meri 'seafarer' + ment 'mind, disposition'.

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Trivia

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1. Merriment is often used to describe the atmosphere at parties and other celebrations.

2. The word 'merriment' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Joy: A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

2. Amusement: Something that provides enjoyment or entertainment.

3. Celebration: An event or occasion marked by festivities and merriment.

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Culture

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Merriment is often associated with festive occasions, celebrations, and gatherings. It is a feeling of joy, amusement, and pleasure that is shared with others. In literature, merriment is often depicted in scenes of feasting, dancing, and merrymaking. For example, in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, the fairies create a scene of merriment for the lovers Lysander and Hermia.

How to Memorize "merriment"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people laughing, dancing, and enjoying each other's company.

2. associate
   

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

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Merriment means Merry-ment' to remember the definition.

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