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Definition of merry - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
celebrationsfestive and full of fun and laughter
- The party was a merry occasion.
2.
happyfull of high spirits and happiness
- She had a merry smile on her face.
3.
- They were merry after a few glasses of wine..
Expressions with merry
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continue with travel or activity in a relaxed, unconcerned way
After paying for his coffee, he was on his merry way.
keep going in a relaxed happy way without paying attention to problems
She apologized briefly and continued on her merry way down the street.
scold or punish someone very harshly
The coach gave the team merry hell after the loss.
leave a place in a carefree or unconcerned manner
After the meeting, he went on his merry way without looking back.
cause a lot of trouble or disorder for something
The storm will play merry hell with the schedule.
rotating platform with seats for amusement
The children enjoyed the merry-go-round at the fair.
group of people enjoying themselves together
The merry company laughed and danced at the party..
cause someone trouble or confusion
He led me a merry dance with his constant changes of plan.
continue without concern for others
After the argument, he went his merry way.
make someone go through trouble or confusion on purpose
He led me a merry dance before telling the truth.
useless waste of time from deception
He led us on a merry dance with his false promises.
enjoy yourself, forget worries, and have a good time
Let's eat, drink and be merry at the party tonight!
celebrate noisily often with drinking and festivities
The villagers made merry at the annual fair.
difficult or complicated pursuit
The detective was led on a merry chase by the elusive thief.
situation of chaos and uproar
The kids raised merry hell at the party.
the month of May characterized by festivities
Many weddings take place in the merry month of May.
cause chaos, confusion, or disorder in a situation
The storm played merry havoc with the city.
become happy or cheerful especially in a group
Everyone started to get merry at the party.
followers or companions of Robin Hood known for their loyalty and cheerfulness
The merry men gathered in the forest to plan their next adventure..
very merry or cheerful with lively happiness
She was merry as a grig at the festive party.
type of lively dance
They performed a cherry-merry-bamboo at the festival.
person who entertains others by acting silly or foolish
He played the merry andrew at the party.
small bells producing a cheerful sound
The merry bells on the sleigh rang out in the winter air.
Origin of merry
Old English, myrge (pleasant)
Terms with merry included in their meaning
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holiday
appropriate to a holiday, merry
emotion
in a cheerful or merry way
acr: Merry Christmas
joyful wish during the Christmas season
entertainment
merry frolic often involving drinking
emotion
merry or lively in spirit
celebration
any festive or merry occasion
emotion
merry or happy in demeanor
amusement
merry-go-round or carousel
playful joking
state of being playful and making merry jokes
cheerfulness
state of being cheerful and merry
festivity
merry or festive gathering
joy and amusement
state of being very happy, merry, or amused
cheerful
having a joyful and merry atmosphere
mood
very merry or cheerful with lively happiness
merriment
state of being merry and joyful
social
group of merry people
Examples of merry in a sentence
Children enjoyed the merry atmosphere at the fair. The merry children played in the park. His merry laughter filled the room. He felt merry after the festive dinner. The group became merry as the night went on.
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- French:joyeux, enjoué, ...
- German:fröhlich, munter, ...
- Italian:allegro, brillo, ...
- Spanish:alegre, feliz, ...
- Portuguese:alegre, feliz, ...
- Chinese:欢乐的, 快乐, ...
- Japanese:楽しい, 楽しげな, ...
- Arabic:مَرِح, مُبْتَهِج, ...
- Hebrew:עָלִיז, שָׂמֵחַ, ...
- Russian:веселый, жизнерадостный, ...
- Ukrainian:веселий, радісний, ...
- Hindi:उल्लासपूर्ण, खुश, ...
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