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merry

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɛri/

merry means: Making people feel happy and enjoy a special time.

adjective

BRINGING JOYA2

Making people feel happy and enjoy a special time.

  • Have a merry Christmas!
  • They wished us a merry holiday season.
  • Music made it a merry occasion.

Similar words: joyful, cheerful

Common phrases: merry Christmas, merry celebration, merry occasion

HAPPYB2

Feeling happy and ready to laugh and enjoy yourself.

  • The children were merry and full of energy.
  • We felt merry after dinner with our friends.
  • Her merry laugh filled the room.

Similar words: cheerful, jolly, happy

Opposites: sad

Common phrases: merry crowd, merry mood, merry people, merry party

QUICKC2

Moving or happening at a quick, lively speed.

  • We walked at a merry pace.
  • The horses set off at a merry trot.
  • The story continues at a merry clip.

Similar words: brisk, lively

Opposites: slow

Common phrases: merry pace, merry trot, merry clip

Questions about merry

What does merry mean?

Making people feel happy and enjoy a special time.

What is merry in other languages?

Türkçe: neşeli · Español: feliz · Français: joyeux · Deutsch: fröhlich · Italiano: felice · 日本語: 楽しい

How do you pronounce merry?

It is pronounced /ˈmɛri/.

How do you use merry in a sentence?

Have a merry Christmas! They wished us a merry holiday season.

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