jollity — the quality or state of being cheerful and full of high spirits
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality or state of being cheerful and full of high spirits
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒɑːləti/
Example Sentences
- Despite being exhausted, the wedding guests maintained their jollity until dawn.
- His fake jollity couldn't hide the fact that he'd rather be anywhere else than at his ex-girlfriend's birthday party.
- The office Christmas party lacked the usual jollity when everyone found out about the upcoming layoffs.
jollity
NOUN[/ˈdʒɑːləti/]
the quality or state of being cheerful and full of high spirits
The village square burst with jollity during the harvest festival.
True jollity creates quality that becomes reality!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 14th century Old French 'jolif' meaning cheerful or merry, which came from Germanic roots related to festive celebration and joy.
Breakdown
joll- (from Old French 'jolif' meaning merry) + -ity (noun suffix meaning state or condition)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Despite being exhausted, the wedding guests maintained their jollity until dawn.”
“His fake jollity couldn't hide the fact that he'd rather be anywhere else than at his ex-girlfriend's birthday party.”
“The office Christmas party lacked the usual jollity when everyone found out about the upcoming layoffs.”
“Grandma's jollity was so infectious that even the grumpiest neighbor started smiling at her pie-eating contest.”
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