gaiety

gai-e-ty · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The state or quality of being lighthearted and cheerful; merriment.

  2. 2.

    Merrymaking or festive activity.

Forms

plural: gaieties

Related words

Antonyms: gloom, melancholy, sadness
See also: cheerfulness, merriment
Synonyms: cheerfulness, festivity, merriment

Etymology

From French gaieté, from gai meaning "happy, merry."