Jolly

/ˈdʒɒli/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A state of cheerfulness or a good-humored celebration.

The jolly of the holiday season brought people together.

adjective

Happy and cheerful; full of joy.

The jolly man laughed heartily at the children's antics.

Characterized by a festive or merry atmosphere.

They had a jolly celebration for the New Year.

Good-humored; full of fun.

She is always jolly, even when things get tough.

adverb

In a jolly manner; merrily.

The children sang jolly songs around the campfire.

Middle English 'jolie', from Old French 'joli'.

jolly good

An expression of approval or encouragement.

jolly roger

The traditional flag of piracy, typically featuring a skull and crossbones.

jolly old

A term often used to affectionately refer to someone who is friendly or kind.

joy

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

merriment

Fun and enjoyment, particularly in a festive context.

gleeful

Full of high-spirited happiness.

Feeling happy or in good spirits.

After the good news, she was feeling jolly.

Excessively cheerful or exuberant.

He was so jolly that it was almost over the top.