Definitions for jolliness
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
jol•lyˈdʒɒl i(adj.)-li•er, -li•est
(adj.)being in good spirits; merry.
cheerfully festive:
a jolly party.
delightful; charming.
Category: British
(v.t.)to try to keep (a person) in good humor, esp. to gain a desired end (usu. fol. by along).
to tease, esp. good-naturedly.
(n.)Usu., jollies.Informal. pleasurable excitement; kicks; fun.
Category: Common Vocabulary, Informal
(adv.)Brit. very:
jolly good.
Category: British
Origin of jolly:
1275–1325; ME joli, jolif < OF, =jol- (prob. < ON jōl; see yule ) +-if -ive
jol′li•ness(n.)
Wiktionary
jolliness(Noun)
Jollity; noisy mirth
Webster Dictionary
Jolliness(noun)
jollity; noisy mirth
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