jolly
Translation
jolly, cheerful, happy, merry
Examples
He had a jolly laugh.
He had a jolly laugh.
We had a jolly time at the party.
We had a jolly time at the party.
Grammar Patterns
a jolly ((noun)) a cheerful (noun) He had a jolly laugh.
to be jolly to be cheerful Santa Claus is always jolly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cheerful, merry, happy, jovial; Antonyms: sad, gloomy
Etymology
From Old French 'jolif', meaning 'pretty, festive'.
Memory Tips
Often associated with Santa Claus ('a jolly old elf') and the Christmas season.