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jollies Antonyms
Opposite of jollies
Pinning down the opposite of jollies requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To keep (someone) in a good humor, especially through friendly banter or flattery in order to coax them into doing something (third-person singular present of jolly, often used with 'along').
Usage Example
"She always antagonizes her reluctant staff along until the project is finished."
Strong
antagonizes
annoys
Similar words to jollies
Words similar to jollies shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
kicks
thrills
junkets
coaxes
cajoles
fun
humors
amusement
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Jollies. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/jollies