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   jolly

   /ˈdʒɒli/

   adjective

   • 1. happy and cheerful: "he was a jolly man full of jokes"
   • ▪ lively and entertaining: "we had a very jolly time"

   verb

   • 1. encourage (someone) in a friendly way: informal "he jollied people along"
   • ▪ make someone or something more lively or cheerful: informal "ideas to jolly up a winter's party"

   adverb

   • 1. very; extremely: informal British "he is jolly busy"

   noun

   • 1. a party or celebration: informal British "these events were jollies"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French jolif, an earlier form of joli ‘pretty’, perhaps from Old Norse jól (see Yule).

   Derivatives

   • 1. jollily adverb
   • 2. jolliness noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

   • J

     8

   • O

     1

   • L

     1

   • L

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   • Y

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › jollinessJolliness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Jolliness, or the condition of being jolly, can be a temporary state (picture the audience at an incredibly funny movie), or an ingrained quality. Even if you're having a terrible day, your best friend's unwavering jolliness always cheers you up.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › get one's jolliesGet one's jollies Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   2 days ago · Take the quiz. The meaning of GET ONE'S JOLLIES is to get a feeling of enjoyment or excitement. How to use get one's jollies in a sentence.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › HappinessHappiness - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · The word is mostly used in relation to two factors: [8] the current experience of the feeling of an emotion (affect) such as pleasure or joy, [9] or of a more general sense of 'emotional condition as a whole'. [a] For instance Daniel Kahneman has defined happiness as " what I experience here and now ". [16]

5. nameberry.com › b › girl-baby-name-jollyJolly - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity - Nameberry

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   4 days ago · Jolly Origin and Meaning. The name Jolly is a girl's name meaning "joyful". This cheerful name would be a fun seasonal choice of middle name for a child born around the holidays — or as a pet name for a dog or cat adopted during the Christmas season.

6. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-song-a-holly-jollyThe Meaning Behind The Song: A Holly Jolly Christmas by Burl Ives

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   2 days ago · A Holly Jolly Christmas is a popular holiday song that has been bringing joy and festive cheer for decades. Sung by the legendary Burl Ives, this timeless classic has become a staple in Christmas playlists and is loved by people of all ages.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › Jolly RogerJolly Roger - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 29, 2024 · IPA guide. Definitions of Jolly Roger. noun. a flag usually bearing a white skull and crossbones on a black background; indicates a pirate ship. synonyms: black flag, blackjack, pirate flag.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › jolly boatJolly boat - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jun 21, 2024 · jolly boat. Other forms: jolly boats. Definitions of jolly boat. noun. a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work. synonyms: jolly. see more.