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   gaiety

   /ˈɡeɪɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful: "the sudden gaiety of children's laughter" Similar cheerfulnesscheerlight-heartednessmerrimentgleegladnesshappinessjoyjoyfulnessjoyousnessdelightpleasurehigh spiritsgood spiritsgood humourjollityjollinesshilaritymirthjovialityexuberanceelationexultationeuphoriajubilationlivelinessvivacityanimationeffervescencelevitybuoyancysprightlinesszestzestfulnessjoie de vivreinformal:chirpinessbouncepepzingliterary:gladsomenessblithenessblithesomenessrare:gaynessOpposite misery
   • ▪ lively celebration or festivities: "he seemed to be a part of the gaiety, having a wonderful time" Similar merrymakingfestivityfunfun and gamesfrolicsrevelsrevelryjollificationcelebrationrejoicingpleasureinformal:living it uplarking aboutdated:sport
   • ▪ entertainments or amusements: "people long for the enchantments and gaieties of the European cities"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French gaieté, from gai (see gay).

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   What is the meaning of gaiety?

   • 1. the quality or state of being gay or cheerful; merriment. 2. Often, gaieties. merrymaking or festivity: the gaieties of the New Year season. 3. showiness; finery: gaiety of dress. Sometimes, gayety. Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © 2010 K Dictionaries Ltd. Copyright 2005, 1997, 1991 by Random House, Inc.

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   What is another word for gaiety?

   • The best synonyms for 'gaiety' are 'cheer', 'happiness', and 'merriment'. Cheer, happiness, and 'merriment' are other words for gaiety. Search for synonyms and antonyms at Classic Thesaurus.

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   What is the plural of Gaieties?

   • , plural gai·e·ties. the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful. the gaieties of the New Year season. gaiety of dress. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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   What does Gaiety Theatre mean?

   • For other uses of Gaiety Theatre, see Gaiety Theatre (disambiguation). The Gaiety Theatre and Opera House is a theatre in Douglas, Isle of Man which together with the Villa Marina forms the VillaGaiety complex. The Gaiety is situated on Harris Promenade, overlooking the sea and adjacent to the Villa Gardens, Arcade and Butts.

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   What does spontaneous gaiety mean?

   • Spontaneous gaiety was gone out of his cousin, whose attempts to be his normal self became forced and unsuccessful. The usual excited happiness was less obvious, he thought, than usual, the mercurial gaiety wholly absent. Gaiety definition: the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful.. See examples of GAIETY used in a sentence.

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   Is there A Gaiety in the atmosphere?

   • There was at that time a certain gaiety in the atmosphere. It is at times rather confusing, but it does add gaiety to the debate. There is a great deal of colour there, and colour, when it is blended with skill and gaiety, gives lasting pleasure. It adds to the gaiety of nations, but it is not serious politics.

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   Gaiety means merrymaking, high spirits, or elegance. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and etymology of gaiety from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Gaiety means happiness and excitement, especially in an old-fashioned or festive context. Learn how to use this word in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

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   Gaiety means the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful, or merrymaking, festivity, or showiness. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Dictionary.com.

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   Gaiety means joyful exuberance, merriment, or festivity. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of gaiety and its related words, such as gayety, mirth, and joviality.

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   The noun gaiety is the feeling of happiness and delight that might be present at a child's birthday party or a festive square dance. Gaiety can describe a person's generally joyful personality, or the sound of laughter in your house.

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   Gaiety is a feeling, attitude, or atmosphere of liveliness and fun. Learn more about its meaning, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage in sentences from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Gaiety is a feeling, attitude, or atmosphere of liveliness and fun. It can also mean festivity, showiness, or finery. See the origin, usage, and examples of gaiety in American and British English.