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merriest

  • superlative
    of merry.
    merry
    adjective
    full of cheerfulness or gaiety; joyous in disposition or spirit.

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It’s the merriest time of the year — and arguably when the resort is at its glistening, glowing best with seasonal food offerings, holiday ride makeovers and unique live entertainment options.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025

While each piece features rotating focal points, they all tie together with a beautiful gold scroll border, working to create the merriest tablescape of all.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 17, 2021

It was here and now it is gone, the merriest, brightest, and most thankful Christmas the world has ever known.

From Slate ● Dec. 21, 2020

But over the past year, Corden has become one of the merriest revelations on American TV, defying early skepticism and finding a loyal audience in the cluttered late-night landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2016

Since I’d been helping out stitching the detectives’ costumes, I’d become friendly with a few of the agents, and Mr. Webster was the merriest.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan