merrier

adjective/ˈmɛriər/

Frequency rank: #18,058 most common English word

Meaning

more cheerful, lively, and full of fun (comparative form of 'merry').

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Example sentence

The more guests who joined the party, the merrier everyone felt.

Synonyms & related words

  • happier
  • livelier
  • jollier
  • cheerier

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