gaiety

The word “gaiety” has 3 syllables: gai-e-ty.

It's pronounced as /ˈɡeɪɪti/.


What is synonym and antonym for gaiety?

In the thesaurus, “gaiety” has 13 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gaiety along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for gaiety

  • apparel
  • attire
  • bravery
  • celebration
  • cheerfulness
  • costume
  • festivity
  • finery
  • frippery
  • glee
  • good humor
  • hilarity
  • joie de vivre

Antonyms for gaiety

  • bile
  • blackness
  • blues
  • darkness
  • dejection
  • depression
  • despondence
  • disarray
  • earnestness
  • forlornness
  • gloom
  • gloominess
  • gravity
  • grief
  • heartache
  • heartbreak
  • melancholy
  • misery
  • mournfulness
  • mourning
  • sadness
  • seriousness
  • solemnity
  • sorrow
  • spleen
  • tatters
  • unhappiness
  • woe
  • wretchedness

Meanings of gaiety

  • noun
    1. The state of being happy or merry.
    2. Merrymaking or festivity.

Example Sentences

  • The carnival was filled with the vibrant gaiety of cheerful music, colorful decorations, and laughter.
  • As the parade marched through the streets, it brought an air of celebration and gaiety to the entire community.
  • The wedding reception overflowed with the contagious gaiety of dancing, toasts, and joyous celebrations.
  • The lively festival captured the spirit of cultural gaiety, with people from diverse backgrounds coming together in harmony.
  • In the bustling market, the street performers added a touch of gaiety to the atmosphere, entertaining shoppers with their talents.

On this page you'll find 42 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gaiety, such as: apparel, attire, bile, blackness, blues, bravery, celebration.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • glad rags
  • livery
  • pretties
  • regalia
  • tatters
  • tawdry
  • trim
  • trumpery
  • wardrobe

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