English

Pronunciation
audio|en-us-merry.ogg|Audio (US)

Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�ri|-�ri

Etymology
ME. merri, from Old English mirige (�pleasant�).

Adjective
en-adj|merrier|merriest

1. jolly|Jolly and full of high-spirits

#: We had a very merry Christmas.

1. festive|Festive and full of fun and laughter

#: Everyone was merry at the party.

1. brisk|Brisk

#: The play moved along at a merry pace.

1. happy or showing enjoyment

Synonyms
happy
gay
content
joyful
cheerful
pleased
exultant
ecstatic
jovial

Antonyms
miserable
unhappy

Translations
trans-top|Jolly and full of high-spirits
Finnish: hauska
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trans-top|Festive and full of fun and laughter
Finnish: hauska
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trans-top|Brisk
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Derived terms
merrier
merrily
merriment

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