gaiety — the state or quality of being cheerful and full of energy; merriment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state or quality of being cheerful and full of energy; merriment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡeɪəti/
Example Sentences
- The office party lost its gaiety when the boss arrived.
- Her gaiety was so overwhelming that even grumpy cats started purring.
- The festival was filled with music, dancing, and general gaiety.
gaiety
NOUN[/ˈɡeɪəti/]
the state or quality of being cheerful and full of energy; merriment
The village square burst with gaiety during the harvest festival.
Society's variety blooms in shared gaiety!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Gaiety derives from 14th-century French gaieté, which evolved from the adjective gai meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry'. Originally, the term captured the brilliance and festive atmosphere of courtly celebrations and pageantry.
Breakdown
gai (cheerful, merry) + -eté (French suffix forming abstract nouns of state or quality, equivalent to English -ty).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The office party lost its gaiety when the boss arrived.”
“Her gaiety was so overwhelming that even grumpy cats started purring.”
“The festival was filled with music, dancing, and general gaiety.”
“Despite the rain, the children maintained their gaiety throughout the picnic.”
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