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单词 gaiety
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
gai•e•ty /ˈgeɪɪti/USA pronunciation   n. 
  1. [uncountable] the quality or state of being gay or cheerful;
    merriment.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
gai•e•ty  (gā′i tē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -ties. 
  1. the state of being gay or cheerful;
    gay spirits.
  2. Often, gaieties. merrymaking or festivity:the gaieties of the New Year season.
  3. showiness;
    finery:gaiety of dress.
Also, gayety. 
  • French gaieté, equivalent. to gai gay + -té -ty2
  • 1625–35
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged merriment, mirth, glee, jollity, joyousness, liveliness, sportiveness, hilarity, vivacity, cheerfulness, joviality.
    • 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged brilliance, glitter, flashiness, gaudiness.
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged sadness.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
gaiety /ˈɡeɪətɪ/ n ( pl -ties)
  1. the state or condition of being merry, bright, or lively
  2. festivity; merrymaking
USAGE
gay
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