Jest and Merriness

Jest

Jest noun - An attitude or manner not to be taken seriously.

Merriness and jest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Merriness" instead a noun "Jest".

Nearby Words: jesting, jested, jester, jestingly

Merriness

Merriness noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.
Usage example: I hate the forced merriness of so many New Year's Eve parties

Jest and merriness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jest" instead a noun "Merriness".
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