Gaiety

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Gaiety

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

noun

Pronunciation

GAY-uh-tee  /ˈɡeɪɪti/

Definition

The state of being lighthearted and cheerful; fun and liveliness; festivities and entertainments.

Plain meaning

Gaiety means cheerfulness, high spirits, and liveliness — the quality of a party, a celebration, or a person in an especially happy mood.

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Slightly formal and literary. More common in written English than spoken. Evocative and positive in tone.