merry

Meanings

• adjective

  Full of joy and merriment; cheerful and lively.

• noun

  A social gathering or celebration characterized by merriment.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmeɪɹi/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmeɪɹi/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

miserable , unhappy

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Synonyms

energetic , lively , spirited , delightful , gladful , lushy , muzzy , squiffy , convivial , gay , jovial , cheerful , content , ecstatic , exultant , gay , happy , jovial , joyful , pleased

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with merry
jolly , olly , rally , qually , molly , dolly

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Variants

List of all variants of merry that leads to same result
merrier , merriest , merrily , merriness , merrinesses , merry , merry-andrew , merry-andrews , carousel , carousels , merry-go-round , merry-go-rounds , merry widow , merry widows , Merry Christmas , be on her merry way , be on his merry way , be on one's merry way , be on their merry way , go on her merry way , go on his merry way , go on one's merry way , go on their merry way , lead (someone) a merry chase , lead a merry chase , lead someone a merry chase , make merry , play merry hell with

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'merig' meaning 'pleasurable, delightful'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'merry' is often used in the title of traditional English Christmas carols.

2. In the novel 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain, Tom and his friends have a 'merry' prank on a group of girls.

3. The term 'merry-go-round' comes from the Middle English term 'merrie go-rounde', which means 'roundabout joy'.

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Related Concepts

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1. cheerful: A person or thing that is cheerful is happy and optimistic.

2. joyful: A person or thing that is joyful is filled with happiness and delight.

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Culture

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Merry is often associated with festive occasions such as Christmas, New Year's Eve, and weddings. It is also used to describe a mood or atmosphere of happiness and joy.

How to Memorize "merry"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people laughing, dancing, and enjoying each other's company. Visualize the word 'merry' written in beautiful calligraphy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'merry' with happiness, joy, and celebration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'MERRY' stands for 'Makes Everyone Radiate Rejoicing Yield'.

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