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festivities - The parties, meals, and other social activities where people celebrate a special occasion

The coronation was followed by many days of festivities.

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glee - Great delight

Christmas morning is a time of glee for young children as they open their presents.

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rapture - extreme pleasure and happiness or excitement

After a tense week, Lenny looked forward to his Friday afternoon massage, when he felt himself float almost into a state of rapture.

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levity - A cheerful or amusing manner that eases tension; lightheartedness or humor, especially in a serious situation.

His attempt at levity during the tense meeting helped everyone relax.

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guffaw - A very loud and hearty laugh

When Pete told a joke to the other men around the pot belly stove in the general store, they let out a guffaw of laughter.

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romp - A spell of rough, energetic play

JIm enjoyed the occasional outdoor romp with his kids so they could use all their energy up.

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jaunty - Having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner

As his arms swung back and forth, Leo's jaunty walk down the street projected an air of self-confidence.

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uplifted - Feeling happy and full of hope.

At the end of the concert we were totally uplifted by the amazing music and performance.

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jest - A thing said or done for amusement; a joke

Maddie couldn't stop laughing when she heard Lisa's jest.

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kidding - Joking around in a light-hearted way.

When he gave her a ring and asked her to marry him, her first impulse was to say to him, 'I hope you're not kidding'.

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festive - Cheerful and joyful in spirit or appearance.

There was a festive mood in the air as people gathered for the celebration.

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frolic - To play and move about in a cheerful, lively, and light-spirited manner.

On the first warm spring day after the long harsh winter, the lambs were let out in the field and they frolicked playfully in the fresh grass.