Opposite of in a cheerful or merry manner.
bleakly
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cheerlessly
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darkly
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heavily
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Which word means the same as merrily?
In this page you can discover 12 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for merrily, like:
joyfully
, happily, cheerfully, mirthfully, gleefully, noisily, blithely, gaily, lazily, gayly and jubilantly.
What is the meaning of Merrily ‘?
adverb [ADVERB with verb] If you say that something is happening merrily, you mean
that it is happening fairly quickly, and in a pleasant or satisfactory way
. The ferry cut merrily through the water. A pan of potatoes was boiling away merrily on the gas stove. 3.
What is the synonym of merry?
Frequently Asked Questions About merry
Some common synonyms of merry are
blithe, jocund, jolly
, and jovial. While all these words mean “showing high spirits or lightheartedness,” merry suggests cheerful, joyous, uninhibited enjoyment of frolic or festivity.
What is the opposite of amusedly?
pleasantly occupied. “We are not amused” -Queen Victoria. Antonyms:
displeased
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Does merrily means happily?
adjective, mer·ri·er, mer·ri·est.
full of cheerfulness
or gaiety; joyous in disposition or spirit: a merry little man. laughingly happy; mirthful; festively joyous; hilarious: a merry time at the party.
What word is happily?
adverb
. in a happy manner; with pleasure. by good fortune; providentially; luckily. felicitously; appropriately; aptly: a happily turned phrase.
Is tidily a real word?
Meaning of tidily in English
in an ordered way
, with everything arranged in the right place: Put your clothes away tidily.
Is Mirthfully a word?
mirth·ful. adj. 1.
Full of gladness and merriment
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What is a fearless person called?
Intrepid
is just a fancy word for describing a person or action that is bold and brave. … Some synonyms are fearless, courageous, dauntless, or valiant, but the word intrepid suggests a lack of fear in dealing with something new or unknown.
Why do we say merry?
The term Merry is used
instead of Happy originally to denote the merrymaking of the holiday
, like in the classic Christmas Carol ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen'. Merry Christmas reflects that messages of love, joy and well wishes can be communicated irrespective of belief systems.
What's the difference between merry and happy?
Both happy and merry can mean “characterized by pleasure, joyous.” But happy tends
toward quiet contentment and merry toward revelry
. Making merry includes festive activities such as dancing, eating rich foods, and playing games with friends.
What does convivial actually mean?
:
relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company a convivial host a convivial gathering
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What are two synonyms for exhausted?
- dead.
- disabled.
- drained.
- weak.
- weakened.
- beat.
- debilitated.
- wearied.
What is the opposite of a muse?
muse. Antonyms:
stir, act
, move. Synonyms: reflect, ponder, cogitate, dream, think, meditate.
What is a opposite word?
Definitions of opposite word. a word that expresses a
meaning opposed to
the meaning of another word, in which case the two words are antonyms of each other. synonyms: antonym, opposite.
