jollier; jolliest
1
: full of happiness and joy : happy and cheerful
Our boss was a very jolly man, always laughing.
jolly laughter/singing
2
old-fashioned
: very pleasant or enjoyable
She had a jolly time at the party.
British, informal + old-fashioned
: very or extremely
a jolly good time/fellow/book
"I've finished my assignment." "Jolly good!"
She learned to be jolly careful in his presence.
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“Jolly.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/jolly. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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