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Synonyms for gayety


Grammar : Noun
Spell : gey-i-tee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgeɪ ɪ ti

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Définition of gayety

Origin :
  • see gaiety.
  • As in vivacity : noun liveliness
Example sentences :
  • The gayety of a light-hearted maiden is often unmixed with boldness, or crime.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • But he must conceal his chagrin, and assume the smile of gayety.
  • Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox
  • Cleopatra called him, with a note of gayety in her voice, to help her off "the elephant."
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • True, Miss Merton; but the country is in the height of its gayety too.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • Suddenly his gayety had evaporated, and he was conscious of his years.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • Secretly they were enjoying her gayety because it was so pretty.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • Of course I have seen many boys full of life and gayety and music.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • He felt full of life and gayety, and a challenging mental activity.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • Impertinence, gayety, agility, muscle—that was what women loved in men.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • Yet when his eyes were free to look upon her, his gayety vanished.
  • Extract from : « Polly of Lady Gay Cottage » by Emma C. Dowd

Antonyms for gayety

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