gai ‧ e ‧ ty /ˈɡeɪəti, ˈɡeɪɪti/ BrE AmE noun old-fashioned
[ Date: 1600-1700 ; Language: French ; Origin: gaité , from gai ; ⇨ ↑ gay 1 ]
1 . [uncountable] when someone or something is cheerful and fun:
Lars enjoyed the warmth and gaiety of these occasions.
⇨ ↑ gay 1 (3)
2 . gaieties [plural] enjoyable events or activities:
Elaine missed the gaieties of life in Paris.