gayety, gayly

gay·​ety

less common spellings of gaiety, gaily

1
: merrymaking
also : festive activity
often used in plural
2
: high spirits : merriment
3

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“Gayety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gayety. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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gayety

variant of gaiety

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