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merriness Synonyms

Another word for merriness

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being cheerful, lively, and full of good humor.

Usage Example

"The infectious merriment of the children brightened the entire household during the winter holidays."

Strongest
merriment
cheerfulness
mirth
joviality
gaiety
Strong
jollity
gleefulness
lightheartedness
joyfulness
hilarity

Opposites of merriness

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

sadness
gloom
cheerlessness
melancholy
glumness
sorrow
despondency
moroseness
See all opposites of merriness

• Nearby Words

merperson
merrily
merriment
merriness
merry
merrybells
merrymaker

Cite this Entry

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