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1. • • 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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   • 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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   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 is merism in literature?

   • Merism is a figure of speech where a single concept is expressed by mentioning its various components or extremes. In this article, we will define this figure of speech and illustrate it with examples in literature. Let’s start with understanding what merism means! What is merism?

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   What is merriment & licentiousness?

   • Something that amuses or entertains. A state of enjoyable exuberance. The proceedings were characterized by excessive merriment and licentiousness. They broke free of the house into the dark night on a side of the house far from the light and merriment of the party. This seems a tad harsh but caused great merriment in the office.

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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.

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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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   Merism is a figure of speech where a single concept is expressed by mentioning its various components or extremes. In this article, we will define this figure of speech and illustrate it with examples in literature. Let’s start with understanding what merism means!

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   Characterization is a literary device that is used step by step in literature to highlight and explain the details about a character in a story. Definition, Usage and a list of Characterization Examples in common speech and literature.

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   Merriment Definition. Merrymaking; gaiety and fun; mirth; hilarity. Something that amuses or entertains. A state of enjoyable exuberance.

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   merriment in American English. (ˈmerɪmənt) noun. 1. cheerful or joyful gaiety; mirth; hilarity; laughter. 2. obsolete. a cause of mirth; a jest, entertainment, etc. SYNONYMS 1. See mirth.