Jollity

Quick meaning: Jollity is a noun meaning (uncountable) The state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (countable) Revelry or festivity; a merry or festive gathering.
2. (countable) Things, remarks, or characteristics which are enjoyable.

Example Sentences

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

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.

Word Forms

• jollities

Synonyms for jollity

Depending on context, synonyms include joy, joviality, blitheness, blithesomeness, cheerfulness, cheeriness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include joviality, merriment, jolliness, jollyness, jolliment, jovialness.

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