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     • From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English mer‧ri‧ment /ˈmerɪmənt/ noun [uncountable] literary laughter, fun, and enjoyment Her eyes sparkled with merriment. the sounds of merriment Examples from the Corpus merriment • The drinking and merriment were not enough to take his mind off Dinah.
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   What does merriment mean?

   • From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English mer‧ri‧ment /ˈmerɪmənt/ noun [uncountable] literary laughter, fun, and enjoyment Her eyes sparkled with merriment. the sounds of merriment Examples from the Corpus merriment • The drinking and merriment were not enough to take his mind off Dinah.

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   How is 'merriment' formed in English?

   • The word 'merriment' is formed in English by derivation. Its etymology includes the adjective 'merry' and the suffix '-ment'. It is also referred to as 'merriness'.

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   What is the crossword clue for 'merriment'?

   • Possible answers for the crossword clue Merriment are: cause (somebody) to feel happier or more cheerful; 'She tried to cheer up the disappointed child when he failed to win the spelling bee'; or show approval or good wishes by shouting; 'everybody cheered the birthday boy'.

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   When was the word 'merriment' first used?

   • The word 'merriment' was first used in the late 1500s. The earliest known use of the noun merriment is in the late 1500s, in the writing of Ralph Robinson, a translator. Merriment is formed within English by derivation. Etymology: merry adj., ‑ment suffix.

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   Why is merriment so important?

   • That many relationships that could have worked are now being destroyed spoils no one's merriment either. It's a place of merriment and celebration. The fact that he wasn't killed was extremely satisfactory for all concerned and a cause of merriment. It led to much merriment.

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   What does repress the instantaneous motions of merriment mean?

   • Thus, repress the instantaneous motions of merriment may be seen as a roundabout and obscure way of saying stop laughing. Similarly, he distinguishes between the feelings of the comic and the tragic, and the emotions of merriment and terror or pity, considered as responses to those feelings.

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   There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun merriment, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. merriment has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. theatre (late 1500s) literature (late 1600s)

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English mer‧ri‧ment /ˈmerɪmənt/ noun [uncountable] literary laughter, fun, and enjoyment Her eyes sparkled with merriment. the sounds of merriment Examples from the Corpus merriment • The drinking and merriment were not enough to take his mind off Dinah. • Some attended secret Christmas Day ...

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   MERRIMENT definition: 1. an occasion when people laugh or have an enjoyable time together: 2. an occasion when people…. Learn more.

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   • Definition of Oxymoron. Oxymoron is a figure of speech pairing two words together that are opposing and/or contradictory. This combination of contrary or antithetical words is also known in conversation as a contradiction in terms.
   • Common Examples of Oxymoron. Here are some examples of oxymoron that may be found in everyday expression: Only choice. Same difference. Friendly fire. Virtual reality.
   • Usage of Oxymoron in Speech or Writing. Here are some examples of oxymoron that may be found in everyday writing or conversation: My sister and I had a friendly fight over the lipstick.
   • Famous Oxymorons. Think you haven’t heard of any famous oxymorons? Here are some well-known and recognizable examples of this figure of speech: Titles. Little Bighorn Battlefield (national monument in Montana)

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   merriment. (merɪmənt ) uncountable noun. Merriment means laughter. [old-fashioned] Sounds of merriment could be heard within. Synonyms: fun, amusement, glee, mirth More Synonyms of merriment. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.

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   A complete guide to the word "MERRIMENT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   The meaning of MERRIMENT is lighthearted gaiety or fun-making : hilarity. How to use merriment in a sentence.