jolly
/ˈdʒɑli/
adjective
- Happy and cheerful.
- He had a jolly laugh that made everyone around him smile.
- The party was full of jolly music and dancing.
- The children were jolly as they opened their presents.
- Pleasant and enjoyable (often used to describe an occasion or atmosphere).
- We had a jolly time at the beach last weekend.
- It was a jolly afternoon spent with old friends.
- The restaurant had a jolly, festive atmosphere during the holidays.
adverb
- Very; used to emphasize something (chiefly British informal).
- That was a jolly good meal.
- It's jolly cold outside today.
- You'll have to work jolly hard to finish on time.
verb
- To encourage or persuade someone in a cheerful or friendly way.
- The coach jollied the team before the big game.
- She jollied her little brother into cleaning his room.
- He jollied his grandmother into telling a funny story.
noun
- A cheerful or festive mood or activity (often in the phrase 'get your jollies').
- The comedian's jokes gave the audience a quick jolly.
- They went to the fair for a few cheap jollies.
- He gets his jollies from solving puzzles.