English · Word Candidate

merry

/ˈmɛ.ɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: merrier · merriest · merries

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Meaning · English

Jolly and full of high spirits; happy.

Adjective

We had a very merry Christmas.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Festive and full of fun and laughter.

Adjective

Everyone was merry at the party.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An English wild cherry.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “merry” mean?

Jolly and full of high spirits; happy.

Is “merry” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.