Definitions for jollityˈdʒɒl ɪ ti

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

jol•li•tyˈdʒɒl ɪ ti(n.)(pl.)-ties.

  1. a jolly or merry mood, condition, or activity; gaiety.

  2. jollities, jolly festivities.

Origin of jollity:

1250–1300; ME jolite < OF, =joli(f) gay (see jolly ) +-te -ty2

Princeton's WordNet

  1. jollity, jolliness, joviality(noun)

    feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor

Wiktionary

  1. jollity(Noun)

    The state of being jolly; cheerfulness.

  2. jollity(Noun)

    Revelry or festivity; a merry or festive gathering.

  3. jollity(Noun)

    Things, remarks, or characteristics which are enjoyable.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Jollity(noun)

    noisy mirth; gayety; merriment; festivity; boisterous enjoyment


Translations for jollity

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

jollity(noun)

very

Taste this; – it's jolly good!

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