26984 words

jolly

7 definitions • 11 examples
1
happy and smiling:

Examples:

a jolly smile/manner/mood
She's a very jolly, upbeat sort of a person.
2

Examples:

a jolly occasion
We spent a very jolly evening together, chatting and reminiscing.
3

Examples:

I love the bright yellow you've painted the children's room - it makes it look really jolly.
4
very:

Examples:

That's a jolly nice scarf you're wearing.
5
to encourage someone to do something by putting that person in a good mood and persuading them gently:

Examples:

I'll try to jolly my parents into letting me borrow the car this weekend.
She didn't really want to go to the party, so we had to jolly her along a little.
6
an enjoyable trip or event organized for pleasure, not work:

Examples:

Are they really on a fact-finding trip or just on a jolly?
He hasn't come here for a jolly; he's come to win.
7
happy and pleasant:

Examples:

That clown looks pretty jolly.

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