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jollyMain Entry: 1jol·ly Pronunciation: \ˈjä-lē\ Function: adjective Inflected Form(s): jol·li·er; jol·li·est Etymology: Middle English joli, from Anglo-French jolif, from jol-, probably from Old Norse jōl midwinter festival — more at yule Date: 14th century 1 a (1) : full of high spirits : joyous (2) : given to conviviality : jovial b : expressing, suggesting, or inspiring gaiety : cheerful synonyms see merry
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