GAIETY


Meaning of GAIETY in English

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.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.