Merriment
Merriment noun - A mood characterized by high spirits and amusement and often accompanied by laughter.
Usage example: their unexpected merriment made him nervously inquire as to the reason for it
Reveling and merriment are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Reveling" instead a noun "Merriment".
Nearby Words: merry, merrie, Merri
Reveling
Reveling noun - Joyful or festive activity.
Usage example: the reveling was too much for her, so she went to bed early even though the party was still going strong
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