Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Related Searches
Synonyms
Nearby Words

merriment

 - 2 dictionary results

mer⋅ri⋅ment

  [mer-i-muhnt]
Use merriment in a Sentence
–noun
1. cheerful or joyful gaiety; mirth; hilarity; laughter.
2. Obsolete. a cause of mirth; a jest, entertainment, etc.
Origin:
1570–80; merry + -ment

Synonyms:
1. See mirth.

Antonyms:
1. misery, melancholy.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To merriment
mer·ri·ment   (měr'ĭ-mənt)   
n.  High-spirited fun and enjoyment; hilarity.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see merriment on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way