merrymaker

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Word: Merrymaker

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A merrymaker is a person who enjoys celebrating and having fun, especially at parties or festive events. Merrymakers are often lively and participate in noisy celebrations.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "merrymaker" to describe someone who loves to celebrate and enjoys social gatherings.
• It is often used in contexts where there is a lot of joy, music, and excitement.

Examples:

1. "At the New Year’s Eve party, everyone was a merrymaker, dancing and laughing together."
2. "The festival attracted many merrymakers who came to enjoy the music and food."

Advanced Usage:

In more sophisticated writing or speaking, you might use "merrymaker" to highlight someone's role in a celebration or to describe the atmosphere of an event. For example: - "The village fair was filled with merrymakers, each contributing to the joyful atmosphere with their laughter and cheer."

Word Variants:

• Merry (adjective): Happy and cheerful. Example: "She had a merry smile."
• Merriment (noun): Joyful and lively fun. Example: "The merriment continued late into the night."

Different Meanings:

While "merrymaker" primarily refers to someone who enjoys celebrations, it can also imply a person who brings joy to others through their fun-loving nature.

Synonyms:

• Reveler
• Celebrant
• Partygoer
• Joyful person

Related Idioms:

• "Paint the town red": To go out and celebrate wildly.
• "Let your hair down": To relax and enjoy oneself.

Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no direct phrasal verbs that include "merrymaker," you might use phrases like: - "Join in on the fun" (to participate in celebrations). - "Celebrate with abandon" (to enjoy celebrations without holding back).

Academic

Noun

1. a celebrant who shares in a noisy party
   • the clubs attract revelers as young as thirteen

Synonyms

• reveler
• reveller