merry
Translation
cheerful, lively, jolly
Examples
They had a merry time at the party.
They had a merry time at the party.
We wish you a Merry Christmas.
We wish you a Merry Christmas.
Grammar Patterns
((merry)) + noun describing a noun They had a merry time at the party.
to make merry to celebrate and have fun Let's eat, drink, and make merry.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cheerful, jolly, happy, joyful; Antonyms: sad, gloomy, miserable
Etymology
From Old English 'myrge', meaning 'pleasing, delightful'.
Memory Tips
The easiest way to remember this is through the phrase 'Merry Christmas'. Associate it with the cheerful feeling of the holidays.