merriment

• 快乐、欢闹的情绪或娱乐消遣活动。

A noun referring to a feeling of cheerful enjoyment or to activities that are enjoyable and amusing.

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1. Joyful feelingB1formal

   A state of lively happiness and cheerful enjoyment.

   欢乐

   • The children's laughter filled the room with merriment.
   • There was great merriment at the wedding reception.
   • His jokes added to the general merriment of the party.

   同义词cheerfulnessfestivitygaietygleejollityjovialityjoymirth

   反义词dejectiondespondencygloommelancholymiserysadnesssorrow

2. Enjoyable activitiesB1informal

   Pleasurable and amusing events or pastimes that bring laughter and fun.

   欢乐活动

   • The festival was full of music, games, and merriment.
   • They spent the evening in merrymaking and merriment.
   • The holiday season is a time for family and merriment.

   同义词amusementdiversionentertainmentfestivityfunrecreationrevelry

   反义词gloommelancholymiserysorrowwoe