gaiety

or gay·e·ty

[ gey-i-tee ]

/ ˈgeɪ ɪ ti /

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noun, plural gai·e·ties.

the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful.

Often gaieties. merrymaking or festivity: the gaieties of the New Year season.

showiness; finery: gaiety of dress.

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Nearby words

gahnite, gai, gaia, gaia hypothesis, gaidhealtachd, gaiety, gaijin, gaikwar, gail, gaillard, gaillard cut

Origin of gaiety

1625–35; < French gaieté, equivalent to gai gay + -té -ty²

SYNONYMS FOR gaiety

1 merriment, mirth, glee, jollity, joyousness, liveliness, sportiveness, hilarity, vivacity, cheerfulness, joviality.

3 brilliance, glitter, flashiness, gaudiness.

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ANTONYMS FOR gaiety

1 sadness.

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Related forms

su·per·gai·e·ty, noun

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Examples from the Web for gaiety

"Bulgari is for me the symbol of passion and of this vivid and colorful Roman gaiety," Bruni-Sarkozy said.
Pope Francis Inspires Italian Fashion Industry; Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Models For Bulgari|The Fashion Beast Team|July 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
They have all the same cheerful faces, expressive of courage and gaiety.
War|Pierre Loti
He looked round with a sad countenance on those he had lately seen so full of life and gaiety.
Manco, the Peruvian Chief|W.H.G. Kingston
Bright light was streaming through the open windows of Rhodopis' house, and sounds of mirth and gaiety fell on the ear.
An Egyptian Princess, Complete|Georg Ebers

Than this one could hardly find a more convincing indication of the gaiety of the Egyptian temperament.
The Treasury of Ancient Egypt|Arthur E. P. B. Weigall
They ate to excess; they became drunk on water and fruit, and more than all on gaiety.
Doctor Pascal|Emile Zola

British Dictionary definitions for gaiety

gaiety

/ (ˈɡeɪətɪ) /

noun plural -ties

the state or condition of being merry, bright, or lively

festivity; merrymaking

Also (esp US): gayety

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See gay

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