jolly

Example Sentences

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To put down the ideas in one’s head requires no one else—no friends, no neighbors, no jolly group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

And maybe Van Dyke is a little like Santa: white hair, rosy cheeks, jolly and wholesome.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

Thankfully, a rewrite and the addition of some tubular bells made it much more jolly.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

Tis supposed to be the season to be jolly.

From Barron's • Dec. 1, 2025

But I don’t go looking for adventure or excitement, and I jolly well don’t go around picking fights with people.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein