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merriment
noun mer·ri·ment \ˈmer-i-mənt, ˈme-ri-\
: laughter and enjoyment
Full Definition of MERRIMENT
1
: lighthearted gaiety or fun-making : hilarity
2
: a lively celebration or party : festivity
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First Known Use of MERRIMENT
1574
Related to MERRIMENT
- Synonyms
- cheer, cheerfulness, cheeriness, festivity, gaiety (also gayety), gayness, glee, gleefulness, hilarity, jocundity, joviality, mirth, merriness, mirthfulness
MERRIMENT Defined for Kids
merriment
noun mer·ri·ment \ˈmer-i-mənt\
Definition of MERRIMENT for Kids
: laughter and enjoyment <The party was filled with merriment.>
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