Meaning
Happy and full of fun, especially at a party or a holiday.
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Word origin
From Old English myrge meaning pleasant or agreeable, which slowly narrowed to mean cheerful.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- myrge
- English cognates
- mirth
Examples
Christmas.
Merry is the usual word in Christmas greetings.
.
Merry is happier and noisier than simply happy.
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A merry group of people is one having a good time together.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 22, lesson 8: merry, zone, senior and 7 more words.