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Jul

Verb Another word for jul — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Jul is a Swedish word that means Christmas.

Synonyms & similar words

Christmas Yule Noel Yuletide Yulefest Christmastime Yuletime Noel-tide X-mas yuletide yule-candle yule-candlemas

Synonyms by register

Formal

quiescent moribund languid somnolent

Informal

sleepy dozy drowsy out of it

Literary

somniferous hypnotic narcotic

Antonyms

stagnant dormant inactive lethargic sluggish unmoving

Common collocations

  • jul sleep
  • jul state
  • jul period
  • jul phase
  • jul condition
  • jul trance
  • jul torpor

Word family

noun jularity
adjective julous
adverb julously

Usage note

The word 'jul' is archaic and rarely used in modern English. It primarily refers to a state of deep sleep or inactivity, often with a connotation of being unnatural or induced.

Example sentences

  1. We decorated the Christmas tree for Jul.
  2. Jul is my favorite holiday.
  3. We sing Christmas carols during Jul.
  4. We give presents to each other during Jul.
  5. Jul is a time for kindness and generosity.

Quotes

  • Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas. - Calvin Coolidge
  • “I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” - Charles Dickens
  • “Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” - Norman Vincent Peale

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