Merry

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛri/

Definitions of merry

adjective a feeling of joy or happiness; cheerful or lively in mood

Example Sentences

A1 I am merry when I see my friends.

A2 The children were merry as they played in the snow.

B1 The merry atmosphere at the party lifted everyone's spirits.

B2 The merry group of carolers went from house to house spreading holiday cheer.

C1 The merry celebration was filled with laughter and joy.

C2 Her eyes sparkled with merry amusement as she watched the comedy show.

Examples of merry in a Sentence

formal The holiday season is a time for spreading joy and merry tidings.

informal Let's have a merry time at the Christmas party tonight!

slang I'm feeling so merry after that great news!

figurative Despite the challenges, she always manages to keep a merry heart.

Grammatical Forms of merry

• past tense: merried
• plural: merrys
• comparative: merrier
• superlative: merriest
• present tense: merry
• future tense: will merry
• perfect tense: have merrried
• continuous tense: am merry
• singular: merry
• positive degree: merry
• infinitive: to merry
• gerund: merrying
• participle: merryed

Origin and Evolution of merry

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'merry' originated from the Old English word 'myrige' which means pleasant, delightful, or agreeable.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'merry' evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to happiness, joy, and festive cheer. It is commonly used in expressions like 'Merry Christmas' or 'Merry-making' to denote a sense of celebration and merriment.