gaiety
Translation
cheerfulness, liveliness, festivity
Examples
The gaiety of the festival was infectious.
The gaiety of the festival was infectious.
Her forced gaiety didn't fool anyone.
Her forced gaiety didn't fool anyone.
Grammar Patterns
((the gaiety of sth.)) the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful The gaiety of the festival was infectious.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cheerfulness, merriment, joy; Antonyms: sadness, gloom
Etymology
From Old French 'gaieté', from 'gai' meaning 'cheerful'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'gay' (happy) party, full of 'gaiety' and laughter.