merry
word
/ˈmɛɹi/
ME-ree
/mˈɛɹi/
ME-ree
Definition
Happy and full of lively enjoyment, especially in a social or festive situation. It is somewhat old-fashioned in everyday English and is very common in holiday expressions like 'Merry Christmas'.
Usage & Nuances
More common in greetings, songs, stories, and holiday language than in ordinary conversation. 'Merry' suggests cheerful celebration; people more often say 'happy' in daily speech. Common combinations: 'merry Christmas', 'merry laughter', 'make merry'.
Spanish: alegre - festivoPortuguese (BR): alegre - festivoPortuguese (PT): alegre - festivoChinese (Simplified): 欢乐的 - 愉快的 - 节日气氛浓的Chinese (Traditional): 歡樂的 - 愉快的 - 節日氣氛濃的Hindi: खुशमिज़ाज - आनंदित - उत्सवीArabic: مَرِح - مُبتهج - احتفاليBengali: আনন্দিত - ফুরফুরে মন (বেশি সামাজিক বা উৎসব পরিস্থিতিতে)Russian: весёлый - радостный (праздничный контекст)Japanese: 陽気な - 楽しい (特に祝祭の雰囲気)Vietnamese: vui vẻ - hân hoan (thường dùng trong dịp lễ)Korean: 명랑한 - 즐거운 (특히 잔치, 축제 때)Turkish: neşeli - şen (özellikle kutlamalarda)Urdu: خوش باش - شادمان (خاص طور پر تہواروں یا تقاریب میں)Indonesian: riang gembira - ceria (khususnya saat perayaan)
Example Sentences
The children were merry at the party.
basic
We wish you a merry Christmas.
basic
Her merry laugh filled the room.
basic
They stayed up late, singing and being merry.
natural
Come in, grab a drink, and make merry with us.
natural
The whole pub was merry after the match.
natural