jollity
jollity · jollities
The state of being jollyThe state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness.
/ˈd͡ʒɒlɪti/
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)The state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness.
(countable)Revelry or festivity; a merry or festive gathering.
(countable)Things, remarks, or characteristics which are enjoyable.
More definitions
- feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor
Origin
From Middle English jolyfte, from Old French joliveté (“gaiety, cheerfulness; amorous passFrom Middle English jolyfte, from Old French joliveté (“gaiety, cheerfulness; amorous passion; life of pleasure”), from jolif. Equivalent to jolly + -ty.
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Forms
plural: jollitiesSynonyms
37 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedjolly
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable