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gayety

gay·e·ty
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gey-i-tee]
    • /ˈgeɪ ɪ ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gey-i-tee]
    • /ˈgeɪ ɪ ti/

Definitions of gayety word

  • abbreviation GAYETY gaiety. 1
  • noun plural gayety the state of being joyous, vivacious, or cheerful. 1
  • noun plural gayety Often, gaieties. merrymaking or festivity: the gaieties of the New Year season. 1
  • noun plural gayety showiness; finery: gaiety of dress. 1
  • noun gayety Alternative spelling of gaiety. 1
  • abbreviation GAYETY gaiety 0

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Origin of gayety

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < French gaieté, equivalent to gai gay + -té -ty2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Gayety

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gayety popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gayety usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for gayety

noun gayety

  • gusto — hearty or keen enjoyment, as in eating or drinking, or in action or speech in general: to dance with gusto. Synonyms: enthusiasm, delight, relish, zest, spirit, fervor.
  • life — the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
  • verve — enthusiasm or vigor, as in literary or artistic work; spirit: Her latest novel lacks verve.
  • vigor — active strength or force.
  • zeal — fervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence; ardor.

Antonyms for gayety

noun gayety

  • listlessness — having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.

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