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jolly

jol·ly
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jol-ee]
    • /ˈdʒɒl i/
    • /ˈdʒɒl.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jol-ee]
    • /ˈdʒɒl i/

Definitions of jolly word

  • adjective jolly in good spirits; lively; merry: In a moment he was as jolly as ever. 1
  • adjective jolly cheerfully festive or convivial: a jolly party. 1
  • adjective jolly joyous; happy: Christmas is a jolly season. 1
  • adjective jolly Chiefly British Informal. delightful; charming. 1
  • adjective jolly British. Informal. great; thorough: a jolly blunderer. Slang. slightly drunk; tipsy. 1
  • verb with object jolly Informal. to talk or act agreeably to (a person) in order to keep that person in good humor, especially in the hope of gaining something (usually followed by along): They jollied him along until the job was done. 1

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Origin of jolly

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English joli, jolif < Old French, equivalent to jol- (probably < Old Norse jōl yule) + -if -ive

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Parts of speech for Jolly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

jolly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for jolly

adjective jolly

  • cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
  • fun — something that provides mirth or amusement: A picnic would be fun.
  • jovial — endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host.
  • bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
  • ebullient — overflowing with fervor, enthusiasm, or excitement; high-spirited: The award winner was in an ebullient mood at the dinner in her honor.

adverb jolly

  • very — in a high degree; extremely; exceedingly: A giant is very tall.
  • really — in reality; actually: to see things as they really are.
  • tremendously — extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity: a tremendous ocean liner; tremendous talent.
  • hugely — extraordinarily large in bulk, quantity, or extent: a huge ship; a huge portion of ice cream.
  • terrifically — extraordinarily great or intense: terrific speed.

verb jolly

  • deride — If you deride someone or something, you say that they are stupid or have no value.
  • rope in — a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
  • dissing — to show disrespect for; affront.
  • jiving — swing music or early jazz.
  • jest — a joke or witty remark; witticism.

noun jolly

  • bon mot — A bon mot is a clever, witty remark.
  • merrymaking — the act of taking part gaily or enthusiastically in some festive or merry celebration.
  • funnies — providing fun; causing amusement or laughter; amusing; comical: a funny remark; a funny person.
  • rib-tickler — very amusing; funny or hilarious: a book of rib-tickling stories.

Antonyms for jolly

adjective jolly

  • sad — Systems Analysis Definition
  • depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
  • disagreeable — contrary to one's taste or liking; unpleasant; offensive; repugnant.
  • gloomy — dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
  • grave — the grave accent.

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