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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

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   What does Jolly Mean in a sentence?

   • jocund stresses elation and exhilaration of spirits. jovial suggests the stimulation of conviviality and good fellowship. jolly suggests high spirits expressed in laughing, bantering, and jesting. Adjective Our boss was a very jolly man, always laughing. She had a jolly time at the party.

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   What is the meaning of Joly?

   • (Sp. ) 44, 88.21–89.1 Joly (L. 2.480–482): ‘Those who take only one meal (sc. contrary to habit) feel empty and weak, and their urine is hot because they have been emptied contrary to habit (παρτς). And the mouth becomes salty or also

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   What does “Jolly” Mean in slang?

   • No one can put me down. “Jolly” doesn’t strictly mean “fat” in any way. It actually means “happy” and “joyful.” However, “jolly” has recently become a more slang-like term we can use to refer to larger men who are typically happy with their appearance and are warm and welcoming to those around them.

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   What does Jolly Mean in French?

   • Santa Claus might be the mythical figure best known for being jolly — he's especially famous for his jolly "Ho ho ho!" Anyone who tends to be merry or festive is jolly, and when you want to cheer up a less-than-jolly friend, you can jolly them, teasing or kidding until they smile. The Old French root is jolif, "festive, merry, or pretty." "Jolly."

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   • Many larger men (and women) will happily refer to themselves as “jolly,” and you can often do so yourself in many cases. It’s a much kinder and funnier word than many of the others on this list, which is why it works well.

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   Jolly can be an adjective, adverb, verb, or noun. It can mean happy, enjoyable, attractive, or a trip. Learn more about its pronunciation, synonyms, and idioms.

   • English (US)

     JOLLY meaning: 1. happy and smiling: 2. enjoyable,...

   • Znaczenie Jolly, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     JOLLY definicja: 1. happy and smiling: 2. enjoyable,...

   • Traditional

     JOLLY translate: 高興的, 興高采烈的，快活的, 令人愉快的, 令人愉快的，愜意的, 吸引人的,...

   • Jolly Spanish Translation

     JOLLY translate: jovial, alegre, alegre [masculine-feminine,...

   • Jolly: Arabic Translation

     JOLLY translate: مَرِح / بَشوش. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Jolly: Thai Translation

     jolly translate: ร่าเริง, อย่างยิ่ง. Learn more in the...

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   Jolly definition: in good spirits; lively; merry. See examples of JOLLY used in a sentence.

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   Jolly means full of good humor and high spirits, cheerful, or enjoyable. It can also be used as an adverb, verb, noun, or slang term. See examples, synonyms, and translations of jolly.

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   adjective. full of or showing high-spirited merriment. “the jolly crowd at the reunion”. “ jolly old Saint Nick”. synonyms: gay, jocund, jovial, merry, mirthful. joyous. full of or characterized by joy. verb. be silly or tease one another.

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   Jolly can be an adjective, adverb or verb with different meanings. As an adjective, it means happy and enjoying yourself or very pleasant and enjoyable. As an adverb, it means very or jolly well. As a verb, it means to cheer someone up or encourage them.