Gaiety
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A feeling or atmosphere of joyful cheerfulness and light-hearted merriment.
“The gaiety of the village fete was infectious, lifting everyone's spirits on a warm summer afternoon.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɡeɪ.ɪ.ti/
Syllables
gai·e·ty
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