merry

• Beschreibt eine Person, die fröhlich und lebhaft ist; wird oft mit festlichen Anlässen wie Weihnachten assoziiert.

Describes someone who is cheerful and lively, often associated with festive occasions.

1. Cheerful and livelyB1formal

   Full of high-spirited joy and laughter; showing a happy and playful mood.

   Fröhlich

   • The children were merry and laughing in the garden.
   • He was in a merry mood after hearing the good news.
   • The party was full of merry people dancing and singing.

   Synonymeblithecheerfulconvivialgleefuljollyjovialjoyfullivelymirthfulsprightly

   Antonymegloomygravemelancholymorosesadsomber

2. Festive and entertainingB1formal

   Providing fun, amusement, and a cheerful atmosphere.

   Fröhlich

   • They had a merry celebration with music and games.
   • The fair was a merry event with rides and treats.
   • We spent a merry evening at the comedy club.

   Synonymeblithecheerfulconvivialfestivegleefuljollyjovialjoyfullivelymirthful

   Antonymedismalgloomysolemnsomber

3. Quick and energeticB2formal

   Moving or acting with briskness and energy.

   Munter

   • She set off at a merry pace, eager to reach the destination.
   • The horse trotted along at a merry clip.
   • He worked with a merry speed to finish the task.

   Synonymeanimatedbriskenergeticjauntylivelyspiritedsprightlyzippy

   Antonymelanguidlethargiclistlesssluggishtorpid