Definitions for merriment

merriment mer·ri·ment

Spelling: [mer-ee-muh nt, mer-i‐]
IPA: /ˈmɛr i mənt, ˈmɛr ɪ‐/

Merriment is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 186 anagrams from letters in merriment (eeimmnrrt).

Definitions for merriment

noun

  1. cheerful or joyful gaiety; mirth; hilarity; laughter.
  2. Obsolete. a cause of mirth; a jest, entertainment, etc.

Origin of merriment

First recorded in 1570-80; merry + -ment

Examples for merriment

But there was no trace of merriment or perplexity in the way he looked at Mr Verloc.

In the burst of merriment, his pent feelings found their vent.

While the mass populous is being pumped with merriment to the point of nausea a single Misfit can be seen in the distance.

After one such night of merriment, I woke up at a station completely unfamiliar to me.

There was no merriment, but there was a kindly look on every face that was beautiful to see.

The father and mother made their appearance, and the merriment began.

Even in the midst of all the merriment, however, were reminders of the ongoing tensions within conservatism.

"It's impossible," said Vandeuvres, stupefaction and merriment in his tones.

The town was full of noise and merriment, but we took secluded ways.

Her eyes were dancing with that merriment she could never long restrain.

Word Value for merriment
Scrable

13

Words with friends

16

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