Gayety
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gayety is a noun meaning Alternative spelling of gaiety.
Meaning
Alternative spelling of gaiety.
Example Sentences
During the present gayety of the house, however, the poor girl has gone about with a face full of trouble, and to use the housekeeper's words, "has fallen into a sad hystericky way lately."
Amid all the splendor and gayety of fashionable life in Italy, the Sea-flower was never so happy as when seated in the ivy bower, which looked out upon a little lake, the same which had been her mother's favorite place of retreat [...]
Word Forms
- gayeties
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gaiety, merriment, joyousness, mirth, gaieties, vivacity.
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