jollity

noun
UK: /ˈdʒɒl.ɪ.ti/
US: /ˈdʒɑː.lə.ti/

  1. Happiness and lively celebration.

    1. The party was full of jollity and laughter.
    2. The air of jollity surrounding the holiday season is quite infectious.

Synonyms

merriment gaiety festivity revelry glee hilarity
jollity noun

  1. A joyful or festive event or occasion.

    1. The office Christmas party was quite a jollity.
    2. The annual town fair is a jollity that everyone looks forward to.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "jollity" is /ˈdʒɒl.ɪ.ti/ in British English and /ˈdʒɑː.lə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jollity": merriment, gaiety, festivity, revelry, glee, hilarity.

Example usage of "jollity": "The party was full of jollity and laughter.". More examples on the page.