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gaiety

noun
🔊/ˈɡeɪəti/
🔊/ˈɡeɪəti/
[uncountable] (old-fashioned)
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  1. the state of being cheerful and full of fun快乐；愉快；高兴
    • The colourful flags added to the gaiety of the occasion.彩旗增添了盛会的欢乐气氛。🔊🔊
    compare gayness see also gaily, gay
    Word Originmid 17th cent.: from French gaieté, from gai, of unknown origin.