Also means
merriment
Usage Note
Heiterkeit is a light, serene cheerfulness, from heiter (cheerful, also of clear weather). In minutes of a meeting, (Heiterkeit) marks audience laughter. It suggests gentle good humour, not raucous fun.
Examples
"Seine Bemerkung sorgte für allgemeine Heiterkeit."
Natural Translation
His remark caused general merriment.
Literal Translation
His remark provided for general cheerfulness.
Related Words
- Abgestumpftheit emotional numbness, blunted sensitivity
- Abneigung aversion, dislike, antipathy
- Anmut grace, gracefulness, charm
- Aufgewühltheit emotional turmoil, being churned up
- Bangigkeit anxiety, apprehension, fearful unease
- Bedrängnis distress, straits, predicament
- Bedrömmeltheit stunned, dazed emotional numbness
- Bedrücktheit oppressive heaviness of spirit, dejected low mood
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