Meaning & use

merry

adjective·Everyday

Cheerful, lighthearted, and full of happiness, especially in a festive setting.

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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.'

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