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Definitions

jolly

[jol-ee] / ˈdʒɒl i /
ADJECTIVE
laughing, joyful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
carefree cheerful chipper convivial enjoyable festive jovial joyous lighthearted merry playful pleasant
STRONG
entertaining gay joshing larking
WEAK
blithe blithesome bouncy chirpy daffy delightful frolicsome gladsome gleeful happy jocund jokey jubilant lots of laughs mirthful sportive sprightly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
depressed disagreeable gloomy grave sad serious troubled unhappy unpleasant upset worried
STRONG
dull unamusing

Example Sentences

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Target, meanwhile, brings back Kris K., a jolly bearded Christmas enthusiast introduced in a 2024 campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Tis supposed to be the season to be jolly.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

When embarking on technical descriptions, he often adds a touch of whimsy to jolly the reader along.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Mr Lakanwal was a GPS tracker specialist, the former commander told the BBC, describing him as a "sporty and jolly character".

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

A chubby lady, with a face as jolly as her husband's is dour, is giggling in the hall.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.