gaiety

Definitions

The state or quality of being lighthearted or cheerful.

Mirthful, festive, or celebratory activity.

Examples

The room was filled with the infectious gaiety of the children playing.

Despite the somber occasion, a sense of gaiety lingered in the air as old friends reunited.

She approached the festive celebration with a spirit of pure gaiety.

Synonyms

cheerfulness merriment joviality glee elation joyfulness vivacity

Antonyms

sadness gloom misery melancholy depression sorrow despondency