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merry

/ˈmɛ.ɹi/adjective2 syllables

Merry means: quick and energetic.

Synonyms for merry31

adjective, as in quick and energetic

alert, brisk, lively, rattling, snappy, spanking, zippy, energetic

adjective, as in full of or showing high-spirited merriment

gay, jocund, jolly, jovial, mirthful, joyous

adjective, as in offering fun and gaiety

gay, festal, festive, joyous

also used for merry

cheerful, content, ecstatic, exultant, happy, joyful, pleased, berserk, convivial, spirited, abuzz, active, agile, airy, alive

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What does merry mean?3

adjective

1

quick and energetic“a brisk walk in the park”

2

full of or showing high-spirited merriment“when hearts were young and gay”

3

offering fun and gaiety“a festive (or festal) occasion”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with merry?24

three syllables

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Merry in a sentence

  • Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.CK
  • In the park, there are swings and merry-go-rounds.AlanF_US
  • In the park, there are swings and a merry-go-round.CK
  • Money won't make you merry, but it eases your misery.jan_OkulaJu
  • Then, when they come there, everyone dances, jumping on the ground, with merry face.Zagreides
  • Benedito will ride the merry-go-round with his niece.Amastan
  • Thoughts were spinning in his head like a merry-go-round.sundown
  • Merry is the man who fears no death.kby

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Forms of merry

as a adjective

comparative
merrier
superlative
merriest