Synonyms for
Jolly
Definition
happy and cheerful
Synonyms & similar words
merry
somewhat
fairly
jocund
pretty
jovial
banter
gay
josh
middling
passably
mirthful
moderately
kid
unreasonably
chaff
immoderately
jollyboat
reasonably
merry
joyful
cheerful
jovial
lively
festive
gleeful
blithe
ebullient
animated
happy
jocund
mirthful
perky
upbeat
buoyant
chipper
contented
exuberant
grinning
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- jolly good
- jolly old
- jolly fellow
- jolly good time
- jolly well
- jolly holiday
- jolly moment
Word family
Usage note
Jolly is often used to describe a person's cheerful disposition or a festive atmosphere. It can also be used as an adverb, as in 'jolly well done', though this is somewhat dated.
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Example sentences
- The children were jolly when they saw the presents under the tree.
- We had a jolly time at the party last night.
- Santa Claus is always described as a jolly old man.
- The jolly music made everyone dance.
- The jolly sunflower swayed in the breeze.
Quotes
Laughter is the tonic, the relief, the surcease for pain.
A jolly good laugh forces troubles to take a back seat.
Jolly and merry all year long, welcome to the Christmas spirit.