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/
Korean meaning: 쾌활하고 명랑한 상태, 유쾌함
Korean pronunciation: **졸**러티
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
Grandmother's jollity fills the kitchen as she playfully tosses flour with giggling grandchildren
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Origin
From 14th century Old French 'jolif' meaning cheerful or merry, which came from Germanic roots related to festive celebration and joy.
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“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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