gayety
pronunciation
How to pronounce gayety in British English:
UK ['geɪətɪ]
How to pronounce gayety in American English:
US ['geɪətɪ]
Word Origin
- gayety (n.)
- see gaiety.
Example
- 1. But in proportion as his youth disappeared , gayety was kindled ;
- 2. The world can be made a more peaceful and more reasonable place to live in only when men have imbued themselves in the light gayety of this spirit .
- 3. Imagining that I , too , was hurrying toward gayety and sharing their intimate excitement , I wished them well .
- 4. In his whole life , perhaps , franz had never before experienced so sudden an impression , so rapid a transition from gayety to sadness , as in this moment .
- 5. All was joy and gayety on board ship till long after midnight ; she laughed and danced with the rest , while the thoughts of death were in her heart .