gaiety

CEFRC1

/ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A feeling or display of cheerful enjoyment.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Merrymaking or festivity.

Examples

  • Her charm is compounded by her gaiety and kindness.

  • Health and gaiety foster beauty.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The state of being happy or merry.

More examples

In context

  • The decorations added greatly to the gaiety of the room.

  • There was much gaiety at the ball.

  • During the present gayety of the house, however, the poor girl has gone about with a face full of trouble, and to use the housekeeper's words, "has fallen into a sad hystericky way lately."

Synonyms

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The party was full of laughter and blank, making everyone feel happy.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Middle French gaieté, from gai. By surface analysis, gay + -ety.