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- [mer-ee]
- /ˈmɛr i/
- /ˈmer.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mer-ee]
- /ˈmɛr i/
Definitions of merrier word
- adjective merrier full of cheerfulness or gaiety; joyous in disposition or spirit: a merry little man. 1
- adjective merrier laughingly happy; mirthful; festively joyous; hilarious: a merry time at the party. 1
- adjective merrier Archaic. causing happiness; pleasant; delightful. 1
- idioms merrier make merry, to be happy or festive: The New Year's revelers were making merry in the ballroom. to make fun of; ridicule: The unthinking children made merry of the boy who had no shoes. 1
- noun merrier Comparative form of merry. 1
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Origin of merrier
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English meri(e), myrie, murie, Old English myr(i)ge, mer(i)ge pleasant, delightful
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Parts of speech for Merrier
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
merrier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
merrier usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for merrier
noun merrier
- blitheness — joyous, merry, or happy in disposition; glad; cheerful: Everyone loved her for her blithe spirit.
- carefreeness — without anxiety or worry.
- high spirits — lively or boisterous mood
- mirthfulness — joyous; cheerful; jolly; merry: a mirthful laugh.
- cheeriness — The state of being cheery.
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