Jolly

usgb/ˈdʒɑːli/
adjective

Very happy or cheerful.

They had a jolly good time at the party
Visual representation of "jolly" - Very happy or cheerful

Often appears as...

  • jolly good
  • jolly well
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Positive Emotion

Use 'jolly' to express strong happiness, often in social situations or celebrations.

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Everyone was jolly during the New Year's Eve celebration.
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Common Collocations

'Jolly' is often paired with 'good' to reinforce positivity, like complimenting someone or something.

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That was a jolly good show you put on!
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Not a Superlative

While 'jolly' means very happy, it's not used for the highest level of happiness, unlike 'ecstatic'.

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She felt jolly when she found her lost ring, but ecstatic when she won the lottery.
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