full of or showing high-spirited merriment; when hearts were young and gay; a poet could not but be gay, in such a jocund company- Wordsworth; the jolly crowd at the reunion; jolly old Saint Nick; a jovial old gentleman; have a merry Christmas; peals of merry laughter; a mirthful laugh

[ Syn: gay , jocund , jolly , jovial , mirthful ]

offering fun and gaiety; a festive (or festal) occasion; gay and exciting night life; a merry evening

[ Syn: gay , festal , festive ]

quick and energetic; a brisk walk in the park; a lively gait; a merry chase; traveling at a rattling rate; a snappy pace; a spanking breeze

[ Syn: alert , brisk , lively , rattling , snappy , spanking , zippy ]