merriness

noun

Definition of merrinessnext
as in cheerfulness
a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter I hate the forced merriness of so many New Year's Eve parties

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  1. glee
  2. festivity
  3. cheer
Noun
  • Much of this diaspora has also responded to Assad’s downfall with astonished glee, some rushing to return home.
    Alexander Smith, NBC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Yet there’s much more to be said about Ohanian’s original article, as well as the glee with which conservatives seized on its headline claim as the basis for largely groundless attacks on California’s economic policies.
    Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of glee
Noun
  • How To Split Your Time Between Family This Christmas, According To Experts By Soo Kim Life and Trends Reporter 0 A video revealing a woman's shock upon learning that Americans do not traditionally include Christmas crackers in their holiday festivities has gone viral on TikTok.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • There’s no better way to join in on the festivities than by illuminating your home with the warm, inviting glow of festive lights.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of festivity
Noun
  • The wave of sympathy toward Mangione and hostility toward CEOs sparked debate about how a set of Americans had come to cheer, or at least condone, wishes of violence hurled toward corporate executives.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Those who embrace the spirit of the holidays with cheer and grace can create a culture that feels more like a community.
    Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cheer
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