Meaning & use
merry
Cheerful, lighthearted, and full of happiness, especially in a festive setting.
See it in a sentence
The whole town gathered for a merry celebration on New Year's Eve.
She wished everyone a merry holiday season as she left the office.
A note on using this word
Merry now sounds slightly old-fashioned in everyday speech, but it survives strongly in fixed phrases like 'Merry Christmas.'
Words with a similar meaning
cheerfuljolly
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