Meaning

(uncountable) The state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness..

Definitions by Sense

1. (uncountable) The state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness.
2. (countable) Revelry or festivity; a merry or festive gathering.
3. (countable) Things, remarks, or characteristics which are enjoyable.

Example Sentences

But I pitty the flatteries, and ſelfe-applauſes of a careleſſe and impenitent heart: This jollity hath in it much danger, and vvithout ſome change, death.

The Jolly Sandboys was a small road-side inn of pretty ancient date, with a sign, representing three Sandboys increasing their jollity with as many jugs of ale and bags of gold.

The youngsters, not immediately within sight, seemed rather bright and desirable appurtenances than otherwise; the incidents of daily life were not without humorousness and jollity in their aspect there.

Across the US, candidates traditionally attend rallies, barbecues and similar jollities in their states and districts.

Add to this picture a jolly, crackling, rollicking fire, going rejoicingly up a great wide chimney,—the outer door and every window being set wide open, and the calico window-curtain flopping and snapping in a good stiff breeze of damp raw air,—and you have an idea of the jollities of a Kentucky tavern.

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• jollities

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Use jollity when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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