Kilo Lingo

/ˈmeri/

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Translation

Happy and full of fun, especially at a party or a holiday.

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.

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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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This word is part of lesson 40.