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."

Synonyms of jolly

Words with a similar meaning to jolly:

• happy
• cheerful
• merry
• gleeful

Antonyms of jolly

Words with the opposite meaning to jolly:

• sad
• unhappy
• miserable

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