Word
merrier
Phoneticsmer·ri·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmɛɹiɝ/
UK/mˈɛɹɪɐ/
Definition
adj. more happy and cheerful than someone or something else. You use it to compare moods, parties, or times together.
adj. more cheerful and lively than another person or thing; comparative of 'merry'. Often appears in the idiom 'the more the merrier' to welcome extra people.
Examples
“A second cup of tea makes the evening merrier.”
“She invites all her neighbours to dinner because she believes the more the merrier during holidays.”
“Despite the rain, the children's laughter in the garden grew louder and merrier as the afternoon went on.”
Examples
simple
“A second cup of tea makes the evening merrier.”
contextual
“She invites all her neighbours to dinner because she believes the more the merrier during holidays.”
complex
“Despite the rain, the children's laughter in the garden grew louder and merrier as the afternoon went on.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “merrier” in context.
Verb
01. feel merrier
“I feel merrier when I spend time with my cousins.”
verb + adj
02. look merrier
“The children look merrier after playing outside.”
verb + adj
03. make merrier
“Bright lights and songs make the party merrier.”
verb + adj
Adjective
04. even merrier
“With Sam here, the evening became even merrier.”
adv + adj
05. far merrier
“Our class is far merrier this year than last year.”
adv + adj
06. much merrier
“The picnic was much merrier with music and friends.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. merrier christmas
“We wish you a merrier Christmas with your family.”
adj + noun
08. merrier mood
“He came home in a merrier mood after the match.”
adj + noun
09. merrier party
“They planned a merrier party for the end of term.”
adj + noun
10. in a merrier mood
“She left work in a merrier mood than usual.”
11. make the party merrier
“Good music will make the party merrier for everyone.”
12. much merrier than before
“Life at school is much merrier than before.”
Pitfall
more merrier
merrier
Merrier is already comparative — it does not need 'more'.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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