Synonyms of merry
120 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for merry is happy. Other synonyms of merry are bonnie, cheerful, joyous, overjoyed and hearty. The opposite of merry is miserable.
Synonyms and similar words for merry
adjectiveJolly and full of high spirits; happy.
- cheerfulNoticeably happy and optimistic.
- content
- ecstatic
- exultantVery happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure.
- gay
- happyHaving a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as...
- jovialCheerful and good-humoured; jolly, merry.
- joyfulFeeling or causing joy.
- pleased
- berserkWildly joyous; ecstatic.
- blissed out
- blithe
- buoyant
- chirpy informal
- blithesomeHappy or spriteful; carefree.
- bonnieMerry; happy.
- brightIn good spirits; happy, optimistic.
- cheeryIn a good mood, happy, cheerful.
- chuffed
- cock-a-hoopExultant, very happy, triumphant.
- contentedSatisfied.
- convivialHaving elements of a feast or of entertainment, especially when it comes to eating and drinking, with accompanying...
- delighted
- ebullient
- elatedExtremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.
- enthusiastic
- euphoric
- excited
- exhilaratedIn a state of high spirits.
- exuberant
- fat and happy
- gassed
- gayfulFull of gaiety or cheerfulness; cheery; gay; lively.
- giddy
- glad
- gladsomeMarked by joy or gladness; happy, joyous, or light-hearted.
- gleefulExuberantly or triumphantly joyful.
- gleesomeCharacterised or marked by glee; gleeful; joyous.
- heartyEnergetic, active or eager.
- hyped
- high on life
- joyousFull of joy; happy.
- mirthsomeFull of mirth.
- on cloud nineIn a state of elation; very happy; blissful.
- overjoyedVery happy.
- overjoyousExtremely happy or celebratory; overjoyed.
- over the moonDelighted, thrilled.
- pacific
- perky
- placated
- satisfied
- stokedFeeling excitement or an exciting rush; exhilarated.
- thrilledExtremely excited or delighted.
- tickled pinkVery pleased; delighted; thrilled.
- triumphant
- vivacious
- happy as a clamVery happy and carefree.
- happy as a clam at high waterSynonym of happy as a clam.
- happy as a larkVery happy (sometimes with the extra connotations of being carefree or unaware of grimmer realities).
- happy as a pig in mudVery happy or content.
- happy as a pig in shitExtremely happy; obviously satisfied and carefree.
- happy as a princeThoroughly contented.
- happy as LarryExtremely happy and carefree.
- happy as the day is long
- merry as a cricketVery merry or cheerful.
- merry as a grigVery merry or cheerful.
- cheerly archaicCheerful, gay; not gloomy.
- wealful obsolete
adjectiveBrisk.
- energetic
- lively
- spiritedLively, vigorous, animated or courageous.
- abuzzCharacterized by a high level of activity or gossip; in a buzz (“feeling or rush of energy or excitement”), buzzing.
- active
- agile
- airy
- alive
- animateDynamic, energetic.
- animated
- brisk
- busy
- busy as a beeVery active; working constantly.
- buxom
- buzzingVery happy; full of joyful excitement.
- diligentPerforming with industrious concentration; hard-working and focused.
- driven
- driving
- dynamicPowerful; energetic.
- eager
- effervescentVivacious and enthusiastic.
- expeditious
- frisky
- genkiPlayful and hyperactive.
- glowing
- impetuous
- industriousHard-working and persistent.
- keen
- kinetic
- mobile
- motivatedEnthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.
- moving
- nimble
- peppyFull of pep; energetic, cheerful, and vigorous; bouncy.
- restive
- sassy
- snappy
- sprightly
- spry
- vibrant
- vigorous
- vivid
- wantonPlayful, sportive; merry or carefree.
- youthfulYoung or seeming young.
- zealousFull of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion, particularly in matters of religion.
- zestfulHaving a spirited love of life; ebullient, zesty.
- zippy informalEnergetic and lively.
- sprunt obsolete
adjectiveCausing laughter, mirth, gladness, or delight.
- delightfulPleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.
- gladfulFull of gladness; happy; full of joy.
Opposite of merry
Meaning of merry
- adjective Jolly and full of high spirits; happy.
- adjective Festive and full of fun and laughter.
- adjective Brisk.
merry in other languages
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