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Definitions for merriment
ˈmɛr ɪ məntmer·ri·ment
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Princeton's WordNet
gaiety, merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
fun, merriment, playfulnessnoun
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
"I do it for the fun of it"; "he is fun to have around"
Wiktionary
merrimentnoun
a state of enjoyable exuberance
merrimentnoun
playful fun
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Merrimentnoun
Mirth; gaiety; cheerfulness; laughter.
Etymology: from merry.
Who when they heard that piteous strained voice,
In haste forsook their rural merriment. Fairy Queen, b. i.A number of merriments and jests, wherewith they have pleasantly moved much laughter at our manner of serving God. Richard Hooker, b. v.
Methought it was the sound
Of riot and ill-managed merriment. John Milton.
Wikipedia
Merriment
Merriment is a 2000 album by Vic Chesnutt. The album is a collaborative effort between Georgia-based musicians Chesnutt and Kelly and Nikki Keneipp, with Chesnutt writing and singing the songs, and the Keneipps playing the music. It was released on the Keneipps' record label, Backburner Records, on August 29, 2000.
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merriment
Merriment refers to fun, joy, high-spirited laughter, entertainment, and enjoyment typically expressed in a social gathering or celebration. It's a festive atmosphere filled with happiness and often involves activities that bring pleasure and amusement.
Webster Dictionary
Merrimentnoun
gayety, with laughter; mirth; frolic
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of merriment in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of merriment in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of merriment in a Sentence
Kayo Cuk is about extending an olive branch, and if Ongwen comes to Barlonyo and seeks forgiveness and people see that he is sincere then he can definitely be forgiven, he would maybe bring a bull which would be slaughtered for the people to eat. It would an occasion for merriment.
People of the same trade seldom meet together, even for merriment and diversion, but the conversation ends in a conspiracy against the public, or in some contrivance to raise prices.
He would maybe bring a bull which would be slaughtered for the people to eat. It would an occasion for merriment. since he surrendered, we can now forgive him for the atrocities he committed against our people because we are confident that he will never go back to the bush.
Damn the great executives, the men of measured merriment, damn the men with careful smiles, damn the men that run the shops, oh, damn their measured merriment.
Cultivate solitude and quiet and a few sincere friends, rather than mob merriment, noise and thousands of nodding acquaintances.
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- alegría, juguetoneo, regocijo, júbiloSpanish
- mireScottish Gaelic
- vidámságHungarian
- עֲלִיצוּתHebrew
- 명랑한 소동Korean
- jolijtDutch
- alegriaPortuguese
- забава, развлечение, весельеRussian
- 歡樂Chinese
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