gaiety

/ˈɡeɪəti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡeɪəti/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgā-ə-tē/ (ame, mw)

gaiety — noun

1. a lively, happy feeling that is shown through laughter, fun activities, and cele

1.名詞B2
釋義

a lively, happy feeling that is shown through laughter, fun activities, and celebration, especially during social events or parties

例句

The party was full of laughter and gaiety as Chen's friends celebrated his graduation.

collocation: full of laughter and gaiety

An air of gaiety filled the wedding hall as guests danced and talked at the tables.

collocation: an air of gaiety

同義詞
  • cheerfulness

    more about a person's lasting mood rather than the atmosphere of an event

  • merriment

    emphasises active laughter and noisy fun more than gaiety does

  • festivity

    focuses on the celebration or event itself rather than the feeling

  • joviality

    more formal; describes cheerful good humour, often of a person

反義詞
  • gloom

    the opposite atmosphere — darkness, sadness, or lack of energy

  • sorrow

    a feeling of deep sadness, the opposite of joyful celebration

文法句型

gaiety + of + noun phrase

adjective + gaiety

用法筆記

Typically uncountable; describes the joyful atmosphere of an event or occasion rather than an individual's lasting mood.

常見錯誤

❌The room was filled with gaieties.
✅The room was filled with gaiety.
💡gaiety is uncountable; do not use a plural form.
❌He felt a deep personal gaiety about his promotion.
✅The office party had a wonderful gaiety.
💡gaiety describes a shared social atmosphere, not a private emotion.