jolly

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Evan is also staying jolly, having joked that he would soon be going really fast in his wheelchair, which he currently uses at school.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Puckish humor, high-culture references and interior artwork by Ashley Mackenzie and Virginia Allyn give excitement and heft to this jolly read for children ages 10 and older.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

They all clapped me on the back & sang a song about me being a jolly good fellow.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman