What does gayety mean?
Gayety means Alternative spelling of gaiety..
Gayety
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
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 [...]
Synonyms for gayety
Antonyms for gayety
Related Words
Word Forms
- gayeties
Usage Notes
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How do you use gayety in a sentence?
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."
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