CEFR A2

jolly

adjective

Meaning

Full of high spirits and cheerful.

Examples

She has a jolly disposition that brightens up the room.
The children were jolly as they played in the snow.

Synonyms: happy, cheerful, merry, gleeful

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jolly (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɒli/

Definition

Full of high spirits and cheerful.

Examples

She has a jolly disposition that brightens up the room.
The children were jolly as they played in the snow.
He told a jolly story that made everyone laugh.

How to Use jolly

jolly good (collocation): Used to express strong approval or satisfaction. — "He's doing a jolly good job."
jolly old (collocation): Used to describe someone or something in a familiar, often affectionate way. — "She's a jolly old soul."

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