merry

Words with a similar base: merry

'merry'

[gay.s.02] as in: full of or showing high-spirited merriment; ; - Wordsworth

Examples:
when hearts were young and gay
a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company
the jolly crowd at the reunion
jolly old Saint Nick
a jovial old gentleman
have a merry Christmas
peals of merry laughter
a mirthful laugh

'merry'

[gay.s.05] as in: offering fun and gaiety

Examples:
a festive (or festal) occasion
gay and exciting night life
a merry evening

'merry'

[alert.s.01] as in: quick and energetic

Examples:
a brisk walk in the park
a lively gait
a merry chase
traveling at a rattling rate
a snappy pace
a spanking breeze

Origins

					merry (English)
└── merie (Middle English (1100-1500))

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