What is another word for Gayeties?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈe͡ɪɪtɪz] (IPA)

Gayeties are defined as lively or cheerful activities that bring enjoyment or pleasure to people. Synonyms for the word gayeties include merrymaking, revelry, celebration, festivity, jollification, merriment, and gaiety. These words all share the common theme of liveliness and joyfulness. Merrymaking and revelry specifically denote raucous and boisterous activities. Celebration and festivity suggest happy occasions marked by special ceremonies or events. Jollification and merriment convey a sense of playful and carefree enjoyment. Gaiety describes a state of high spirits and joie de vivre. Whatever word is used to describe it, gayeties enliven and enrich our lives, bringing us together in laughter and good times.

What are the hypernyms for Gayeties?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Gayeties

Elmore was troubled at the lieutenant's visit, and feared it would cost them all their Italian friends; but she said boldly that she did not care; and she never even tried to believe that the life they saw in Venice was comparable to that of their little college town at home, with its teas and picnics, and simple, easy social Gayeties.
"A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories"
William D. Howells
Would not that be for him a life far more satisfactory than his present distractions-the Gayeties and amusements-the invitations of strangers?"
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
All the Gayeties and gravities of the scene, however, gradually toned down as the serious debate of the evening came on; which was no other than the lamentable condition of the prospects of Kilkieran, and the unanimous opinion of the ruinous consequences that must ensue from the absence of the proprietor.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Related words: gayi, gaye, gay, gaya

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