merry

• Décrit une personne joyeuse et animée, souvent associé aux occasions festives ou aux célébrations.

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.

   joyeux, enjoué

   • 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.

   Synonymesblithecheerfulconvivialgleefuljollyjovialjoyfullivelymirthfulsprightly

   Antonymesgloomygravemelancholymorosesadsomber

2. Festive and entertainingB1formal

   Providing fun, amusement, and a cheerful atmosphere.

   festif et divertissant

   • 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.

   Synonymesblithecheerfulconvivialfestivegleefuljollyjovialjoyfullivelymirthful

   Antonymesdismalgloomysolemnsomber

3. Quick and energeticB2formal

   Moving or acting with briskness and energy.

   vif et énergique

   • 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.

   Synonymesanimatedbriskenergeticjauntylivelyspiritedsprightlyzippy

   Antonymeslanguidlethargiclistlesssluggishtorpid