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merriment Synonyms

Another word for merriment

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• noun (Context 1)

Lively, cheerful joy and lighthearted amusement, often accompanied by laughter and festive celebration.

Usage Example

"The dining hall echoed with laughter and mirth as old friends reunited for the holiday banquet."

Strongest
mirth
glee
jollity
gaiety
Strong
cheerfulness
revelry
hilarity
joviality
festivity
lightheartedness

Opposites of merriment

The opposite of merriment shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

gloom
sorrow
sadness
melancholy
grief
misery
despair
woe
See all opposites of merriment

• Nearby Words

merman
merperson
merrily
merriment
merriness
merry
merrybells

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Merriment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/merriment
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