merry
6 ENTRIES FOUND:
merrier;
merriest
merrier;
merriest
Britannica Dictionary definition of MERRY
somewhat old-fashioned
1
:
very happy and cheerful
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feeling or showing joy and happiness
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Let's eat, drink, and be merry!
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They sang a merry little song.
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a merry man
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merry laughter
2
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causing joy and happiness
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a very merry occasion
go on your merry way
1
or
be on your merry way
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to leave a place
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Soon I'll be on my merry way. [=soon I'll be leaving]
2
often disapproving
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to continue doing what you have been doing
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She just goes on her merry way, loving men and then breaking their hearts.
lead (someone) a merry chase/dance
make merry
old-fashioned
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to have fun and enjoy yourself by eating, drinking, dancing, etc.
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They made merry throughout the night.
Merry Christmas
— used to wish someone an enjoyable Christmas holiday
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Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
the more the merrier
— used to say that more people are welcome or invited to do something
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“Can I bring my friends to the party?” “Of course, the more the merrier!”
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the merriness of the occasion
