gaiety

Etymology

Borrowed from French gaieté, from gai. By surface analysis, gay + -ety.

noun

  1. (dated, uncountable) The state of being happy or merry.
    There was much gaiety at the ball.
    The decorations added greatly to the gaiety of the room.
  2. (dated, countable) Merrymaking or festivity.

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