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Gaiety
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Simple meaning
What does Gaiety mean?
Gaiety means cheerful liveliness.
Dictionary definition
A cheerful, lively feeling or mood.
Example sentences
Gaiety in a sentence
easy
The party was full of music, laughter, and gaiety.
medium
The festival’s gaiety made the whole town feel bright and welcoming.
hard
The author contrasted the gaiety of the celebration with the quiet sadness of the next scene.
Synonyms
Words like Gaiety
Antonyms
Opposite words
gloomA dark or sad mood.
sadnessAn unhappy feeling.
Word family
Gaiety word family
Base word
gaiety
noun
gaieties
Standard plural form.
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Practice 1
What does gaiety mean?
Gaiety means gaiety means cheerful liveliness.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gaiety correctly?
Gaiety describes a lively, cheerful mood.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gaiety?
Cheerfulness is closest because gaiety means a happy, lively feeling.
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