English
Pronunciation
audio|en-us-merry.ogg|Audio (US)
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�ri|-�ri
Etymology
ME. merri, from Old English mirige (�pleasant�).
Adjective
en-adj|merrier|merriest
- jolly|Jolly and full of high-spirits
#: We had a very merry Christmas.
- festive|Festive and full of fun and laughter
#: Everyone was merry at the party.
- brisk|Brisk
#: The play moved along at a merry pace.
- happy or showing enjoyment
Synonyms
happy
gay
content
joyful
cheerful
pleased
exultant
ecstatic
jovial
Antonyms
miserable
unhappy
Translations
trans-top|Jolly and full of high-spirits
Finnish: hauska
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trans-top|Festive and full of fun and laughter
Finnish: hauska
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trans-top|Brisk
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Derived terms
merrier
merrily
merriment
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