jolly

adjective
UK: /ˈdʒɒl.i/
US: /ˈdʒɑː.li/

  1. Happy and cheerful.

    1. He is a jolly man with smile.
    2. The children were jolly as they played in the park, their laughter filling the air.

  2. Pleasant or enjoyable.

    1. We had a jolly time there.
    2. The picnic was jolly despite the unexpected rain, as everyone made the best of it.

Synonyms

happy jovial joyful merry cheerful
jolly adverb

  1. Very.

    1. It was jolly cold outside.
    2. That movie was jolly good, considering the low budget and unknown actors involved.
jolly verb

  1. To encourage someone, often used to express amusement.

    1. We jolly him about his mistakes.
    2. Friends jolly each other about their fashion choices and personal quirks with affection.
jolly noun

  1. A party or celebration.

    1. They had a jolly last night.
    2. The company Christmas jolly included a lavish dinner, dancing, and even a raffle with exciting prizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "jolly" in English means: Happy and cheerful., Pleasant or enjoyable..

The phonetic transcription of "jolly" is /ˈdʒɒl.i/ in British English and /ˈdʒɑː.li/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "jolly": happy, jovial, joyful, merry, cheerful.

Example usage of "jolly": "He is a jolly man with smile.". More examples on the page.