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merry
[/ˈmeri/]
adjective
alegre
1.
full of cheerfulness and laughter; jovial
The children were merry as they played in the park.
As crianças estavam alegres enquanto brincavam no parque.
2.
characterized by gaiety and festive celebration
We had a merry Christmas celebration with family.
Tivemos uma celebração de Natal alegre com a família.
3.
slightly drunk or tipsy (archaic/informal usage)
He became a bit merry after a few drinks.
Ele ficou um pouco alegre após algumas bebidas.
Synonyms
cheerful
joyful
jolly
happy
festive
gay
Antonyms
sad
gloomy
melancholy
sorrowful
unhappy
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
alegre
most common usage
São Paulo
alegre
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
alegre
standard usage
Portugal
alegre
standard usage; also 'feliz' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
Merry Christmas
make merry
the more the merrier
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