" merriment "

1: a mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter;

  * e.g., " ... their unexpected merriment made him nervously inquire as to the reason for it "

•  Synonyms : 

•  cheer,

•  cheerfulness,

•  cheeriness,

•  festivity,

•  gaiety,

•  gayness,

•  glee,

•  gleefulness,

•  hilarity,

•  jocundity,

•  joviality,

•  merriness,

•  mirth,

•  mirthfulness

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

2: joyful or festive activity;

  * e.g., " ... the wedding reception merriment lasted long into the night "

•  Synonyms : 

•  conviviality,

•  festivity,

•  gaiety,

•  jollification,

•  jollity,

•  merrymaking,

•  rejoicing,

•  reveling,

•  revelry,

•  whoopee

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)