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adjective / verb / noun

jolly

JAH-lee/ˈdʒɑːli/

Full of cheerful social good humor.

The jolly shopkeeper beams and waves cheerfully to a neighbor.

A round-faced East Asian older shopkeeper beams and greets a neighbor with a cheerful friendly wave, plain modest shop without signs or labels.
Etymology
jollyOld Frenchfestive, merry

Old French jolif connects jolly with festive merriment: the adjective describes someone whose disposition is cheerful and full of good humor. The French word's deeper origin is uncertain.

In context

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And this lady is very jolly. Like I swear that to every single person in the facility, she will give the same gleeful good morning
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More examples

  • Everyone seems jollier once the music starts.
  • We jollied him into joining the game.
  • She gets her jollies from beating us at cards.

Forms

jolly · jollier · jolliest · jollies · jollied · jollying

jollity noun — Cheerful good humor and shared enjoyment.

Similar words

cheerful
Describes a positive mood without necessarily suggesting sociable humor.
jovial
Emphasizes hearty, outgoing good humor, especially in company.
merry
Suggests lively happiness, often during celebrations or shared fun.