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jollity

/ˈdʒɑː.lə.ti/
jol · li · ty
Adverb:jollily
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Plural:jollities
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Adjective:jolly
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jollity Lexical Profile

jollity Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being lively, cheerful, and full of high spirits.

Example

"The tavern was filled with warmth, laughter, and infectious jollity throughout the evening."

2

Lively, merry celebration or festive activity (often used in the plural).

Example

"The village festival featured traditional music, dancing, and other seasonal jollities."

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• Rhymes for jollity

• Nearby Words

joliet
jollies
jolliness
jollity
jolly
jolt
joltingly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French joli(ve)té, meaning 'gaiety' or 'festivity,' a derivative of joli ('merry' or 'pretty').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jollity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jollity
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