1. the state of being cheerful and lighthearted; merriment
Usage: archaic spelling of ‘gaiety’

Examples

• The old book described the gayety of the village festival.
• Her gayety was infectious, spreading joy to everyone around her.
• The children’s gayety filled the playground with laughter.
• Despite the rain, there was an air of gayety at the outdoor wedding.
• The historical novel captured the gayety of 19th-century social gatherings.
• His natural gayety made him popular at every party.