merry
UK: ˈmɛri | US: ˈmɛri
adj. cheerful and lively; full of joy
adj. (archaic) pleasant or delightful
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The word "merry" originates from Old English myrge, meaning "pleasing, agreeable, pleasant." It is related to the Old High German murg (short-lasting) and possibly the Gothic ga-maurgjan (to shorten). Over time, its meaning shifted from general pleasantness to the more specific sense of joyfulness and festivity, particularly in phrases like "Merry Christmas."
The children were merry as they played in the snow.
She had a merry laugh that brightened the room.
The inn was filled with merry travelers celebrating the holiday.
In old tales, Robin Hood and his merry men lived in Sherwood Forest.
The party grew louder and merrier as the night went on.