Meaning & Definition of Merry in English

1. Full of or showing high-spirited merriment

• "When hearts were young and gay"

• "A poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company"- wordsworth

• "The jolly crowd at the reunion"

• "Jolly old saint nick"

• "A jovial old gentleman"

• "Have a merry christmas"

• "Peals of merry laughter"

• "A mirthful laugh"

2. Offering fun and gaiety

• "A festive (or festal) occasion"

• "Gay and exciting night life"

• "A merry evening"

3. Quick and energetic

• "A brisk walk in the park"

• "A lively gait"

• "A merry chase"

• "Traveling at a rattling rate"

• "A snappy pace"

• "A spanking breeze"