gaiety: Meaning and Definition of

gai•e•ty

Pronunciation: (gā'i-tē), [key]
— pl. -ties.
  1. the state of being gay or cheerful; gay spirits.
  2. Often,merrymaking or festivity: the gaieties of the New Year season.
  3. showiness; finery: gaiety of dress.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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