What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
merriment
Example
The party was filled with merriment and laughter. [merriment: noun]
Example
The children were full of merriment as they played in the park. [merriment: noun]
glee
Example
She felt a sense of glee when she won the game. [glee: noun]
Example
The audience erupted in glee at the end of the performance. [glee: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Merriment is more commonly used than glee in everyday language, and is a more versatile word that can be used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between merriment and glee?
Both merriment and glee are relatively informal words, but merriment is slightly more formal and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while glee is more commonly used in informal contexts.
