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jolly

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adjective

jol·​ly ˈjä-lē How to pronounce jolly (audio)
jollier; jolliest
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a(1)
: full of high spirits : joyous
think no more, lad; laugh, be jolly A. E. Housman
(2)
: given to conviviality : jovial
a jolly companion
b
: expressing, suggesting, or inspiring lively happiness and good cheer : cheerful
jolly laughter
2
: extremely pleasant or agreeable : splendid
had a jolly time

jolly

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adverb

: very
would … do as they were jolly well told John Stockbridge

jolly

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noun

plural jollies
1
chiefly British : a good time : jollification
2
jollies plural : kicks
get their jollies by reenacting famous murders H. F. Waters

jolly

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verb

jollied; jollying

intransitive verb

: to engage in good-natured banter
jollied and joked with sailors in the street Dixon Wecter

transitive verb

: to put or try to put in good humor especially to gain an end
try to pay for their entertainment by jollying us along S. E. White

Synonyms

Adjective

Adverb

Noun

Verb

Choose the Right Synonym for jolly

merry, blithe, jocund, jovial, jolly mean showing high spirits or lightheartedness.

merry suggests cheerful, joyous, uninhibited enjoyment of frolic or festivity.

a merry group of revelers

blithe suggests carefree, innocent, or even heedless gaiety.

arrived late in his usual blithe way

jocund stresses elation and exhilaration of spirits.

singing, dancing, and jocund feasting

jovial suggests the stimulation of conviviality and good fellowship.

dinner put them in a jovial mood

jolly suggests high spirits expressed in laughing, bantering, and jesting.

our jolly host enlivened the party

Example Sentences

Adjective Our boss was a very jolly man, always laughing. She had a jolly time at the party. Adverb “I've finished my assignment.” “Jolly good!” She learned to be jolly careful in his presence. Verb spent their nights around the campfire good-naturedly jollying and telling scary stories
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The JoBros created their own jolly tune in 2019 and 100% understood the assignment. Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 19 Aug. 2022 At a quick glance, the flora of Hyde Park has inspired Apple to provide this jolly scene. David Phelan, Forbes, 18 July 2022 After a party, Kamala returns home and in a jolly mood starts dancing though her house and the living room to this classic tune, in a dream-like sequence. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 June 2022 Diplo was there for a little over an hour when his tour manager, Keaton Kinnaman, a jolly, bearded man, pulled him away for the 20-minute drive to Oasis. New York Times, 13 May 2022 This jolly exploration into the surprisingly complicated world of marmalade is a ray of sunshine, with Olivia Potts’ wonderful writing resonating with the joy that exploring this realm brings her. Longreads, 21 Apr. 2022 Western Christmas tradition centers on the jolly figure of Santa Claus and his workshop manned by adorably cheery elves at the North Pole. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2021 As a special treat for all Beauty Insiders, the retailer is offering deals on luxury brands like Olaplex and Dior that will put shoppers in a jolly mood. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Dec. 2021 In a production that could feel mechanical at times, E. Mani Cadet was all heart as the jolly Ghost of Christmas Present — but didn’t neglect the darker side of his spectral character when called for. Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 14 Dec. 2021
Adverb
There will also be photo opportunities with a certain jolly fellow making a summer visit from the North Pole. John Benson, cleveland, 13 July 2022 While watching the match, Boynton and Malek appeared quite jolly and smitten. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 9 July 2022 Known for throwing jolly London celebrations with Dolly Parton and Cher tribute acts, chintzy decorations and the kitschiest of catering, the designer is the hostess with the mostest—and then some. Alice Newbold, Vogue, 6 July 2022 Several series from the mid-20th century, when TV was a jolly affair across the board, are available to stream. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 16 June 2022 Photographs show Pym looking jolly and perspicacious, with charmingly crooked English teeth. Thomas Mallon, The New Yorker, 30 May 2022 Upended by guilt and grief, she's booked two weeks at a house in the English countryside that turns out to exceed all Airbnb fantasies: a grand old manor owned by a jolly, horse-y type called Geoffrey (veteran British character actor Rory Kinnear). Leah Greenblatt, EW.com, 9 May 2022 Brilliantly, Atlanta presented a physical location where all the people canceled by society could have a jolly good time without being judged for their reprehensible behavior. Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 6 May 2022 The name gianduiotto is thought to come from carnival figure Gianduja, a jolly wine-loving peasant, popular in the 1800s, who embodied the epicurean nature of locals. Silvia Marchetti, CNN, 5 May 2022
Noun
Audiences began to take notice of this less-than-jolly movie that flooded the airways at Christmas time, and thus a holiday tradition was born. Rachael Scott, CNN, 25 Dec. 2021 Audiences began to take notice of this less-than-jolly movie that flooded the airways at Christmas time, and thus a holiday tradition was born. Rachael Scott, CNN, 25 Dec. 2021 Audiences began to take notice of this less-than-jolly movie that flooded the airways at Christmas time, and thus a holiday tradition was born. Rachael Scott, CNN, 25 Dec. 2021 Audiences began to take notice of this less-than-jolly movie that flooded the airways at Christmas time, and thus a holiday tradition was born. Rachael Scott, CNN, 25 Dec. 2021 Audiences began to take notice of this less-than-jolly movie that flooded the airways at Christmas time, and thus a holiday tradition was born. Rachael Scott, CNN, 25 Dec. 2021 Audiences began to take notice of this less-than-jolly movie that flooded the airways at Christmas time, and thus a holiday tradition was born. Rachael Scott, CNN, 25 Dec. 2021 Audiences began to take notice of this less-than-jolly movie that flooded the airways at Christmas time, and thus a holiday tradition was born. Rachael Scott, CNN, 25 Dec. 2021 Audiences began to take notice of this less-than-jolly movie that flooded the airways at Christmas time, and thus a holiday tradition was born. Rachael Scott, CNN, 25 Dec. 2021
Verb
As to the political will needed to jolly the process along, and arrange payment for those parts of the programme that will not pay for themselves, this can push both ways. The Economist, 21 Sep. 2019 So Watt sets out to convince them that the real killer is Peter Manuel by — wait for it! — taking him out on a bender and jollying him into a confession. Marilyn Stasio, New York Times, 19 May 2017 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective, Adverb, Noun, and Verb

Middle English joli, from Anglo-French jolif, from jol-, probably from Old Norse jōl midwinter festival — more at yule

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Adverb

1549, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1905, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1610, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of jolly was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing jolly

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