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jollity Synonyms

Another word for jollity

Choosing another word for jollity depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
jolliness
merriment
cheerfulness
mirth
joviality
Strong
gaiety
hilarity
glee
buoyancy

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
revelry
festivity
merrymaking
Strong
conviviality
celebration
frolic

Opposites of jollity

The opposite of jollity shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

gloom
melancholy
mourning
sadness
sorrow
despondency
lamentation
dourness
See all opposites of jollity

• Nearby Words

jokingly
jollies
jolliness
jollity
jolly
jolt
joltingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Jollity. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/jollity
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