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merry

merry /ˈmeri/ adjective
merrier; merriest
merry
/ˈmeri/
adjective
merrier; merriest
Britannica Dictionary definition of MERRY
somewhat old-fashioned
: very happy and cheerful : feeling or showing joy and happiness

go on your merry way

or be on your merry way : to leave a place
often disapproving : to continue doing what you have been doing

lead (someone) a merry chase/dance

see 1lead

make merry

old-fashioned
: to have fun and enjoy yourself by eating, drinking, dancing, etc.

Merry Christmas

used to wish someone an enjoyable Christmas holiday

the more the merrier

used to say that more people are welcome or invited to do something

— merriness

/ˈmerinəs/ noun [noncount]