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jollity
noun jol·li·ty \ˈjä-lə-tē\
: a happy and cheerful quality or state : the quality or state of being jolly
plural jol·li·ties
Full Definition of JOLLITY
2
British : a festive gathering
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First Known Use of JOLLITY
14th century
Related to JOLLITY
- Synonyms
- conviviality, festivity, gaiety (also gayety), jollification, merrymaking, merriment, rejoicing, reveling (or revelling), revelry, whoopee
JOLLITY Defined for Kids
jollity
noun jol·li·ty \ˈjä-lə-tē\
Definition of JOLLITY for Kids
: the state of being happy and cheerful
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