English Explanatory Dictionary

jollity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness.
  2. Revelry or festivity; a merry or festive gathering.
  3. Things, remarks, or characteristics which are enjoyable.

Pronunciation

/ˈd͡ʒɒlɪti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jollity.wav

Word forms

jollity jollities

Etymology

From Middle English jolyfte, from Old French joliveté (“gaiety, cheerfulness; amorous passion; life of pleasure”), from jolif. Equivalent to jolly + -ty.

Synonyms

joy joviality blitheness blithesomeness cheerfulness cheeriness contentness contentedness delight delightedness elatedness elation exuberance exuberantness felicity gaiety gayness gayfulness gladness gladsomeness glee gleefulness gleesomeness happiness high spirits hilarity jolliness jollity jovialness joyfulness joyousness liss merriment merriness mirth mirthfulness pleasedness
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