merry

[ˈmɛri]

merry Definition

• 1. cheerful and lively
• 2. showing high spirits
• 3. slightly and pleasantly drunk

Using merry: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "merry" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The children were singing and dancing, merry as can be.

• Example

  We had a merry time at the party last night.

• Example

  He got a little too merry at the pub and had trouble walking straight.

• Example

  The town square was decorated with merry lights for the holiday season.

merry Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for merry

• jolly
• joyful
• lively
• festive
• mirthful

Antonyms for merry

• sad
• gloomy
• miserable
• depressed
• unhappy

Phrases with merry

• make merry

  to celebrate or have fun in a lively way

  Example

  Let's make merry and enjoy ourselves tonight!

• merry Christmas

  a greeting used during the Christmas season to wish someone a happy and joyful holiday

  Example

  Merry Christmas to you and your family!

• merry band of men

  a group of people who are united by a common cause or interest

  Example

  They were a merry band of men, traveling the countryside in search of adventure.

Origins of merry

from Old English 'myrge', meaning 'pleasing, agreeable'

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Summary: merry in Brief

The term 'merry' [ˈmɛri] describes a state of being cheerful, lively, and full of high spirits. It can also refer to being slightly drunk. Examples include 'The children were singing and dancing, merry as can be,' and 'We had a merry time at the party last night.' 'Merry' extends into phrases like 'make merry' and 'merry Christmas,' denoting celebration and joy.