"gaiety" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡeɪ.ɪ.ti/ [UK, US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gaiety.wav [UK] Forms: gaiety [singular], gaieties [plural]
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  1. Gaiety is the feeling or atmosphere of fun and happiness.
    Sense id: simple-gaiety-en-noun-U7WfLddi Categories (other): Old words
     
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