Definitions
- Describing a feeling of great joy and celebration. - Referring to an expression of triumph or victory. - Talking about a state of elation or happiness due to a significant event or achievement.
- Describing a state of cheerfulness and enjoyment. - Referring to a lively and festive atmosphere. - Talking about a mood of happiness and laughter among a group of people.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a positive emotional state.
- 2Both words are associated with celebrations and festivities.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a group of people experiencing joy together.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Jubilation is a more intense feeling of joy and elation than merriment.
- 2Cause: Jubilation is often caused by a significant event or achievement, while merriment can be associated with any enjoyable activity or social gathering.
- 3Expression: Jubilation is often expressed through cheers, shouts, or physical gestures, while merriment is expressed through laughter, smiles, and general enjoyment.
- 4Duration: Jubilation is often short-lived and associated with a specific event, while merriment can last for a longer period of time.
- 5Formality: Jubilation is more formal and associated with serious events such as winning a competition or achieving a major goal, while merriment is more informal and associated with social gatherings and casual activities.
Remember this!
Jubilation and merriment both describe positive emotional states associated with celebrations and festivities. However, jubilation is a more intense feeling of joy and elation that is often expressed through cheers and physical gestures, while merriment is a more informal feeling of cheerfulness and enjoyment that is expressed through laughter and general enjoyment.
