1. cheerful enjoyment and laughter; fun and celebration

Examples

• The children’s merriment could be heard throughout the house.
• The wedding reception was filled with music and merriment.
• Their merriment was infectious, making everyone smile.
• The holiday party brought much-needed merriment to the office.
• The sound of merriment drifted from the carnival.
• Despite the rain, the picnic was full of merriment.