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Jolly
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Simple meaning
What does Jolly mean?
Jolly means happy and cheerful.
Dictionary definition
Happy, cheerful, and full of good humor.
Example sentences
Jolly in a sentence
easy
The jolly song made everyone smile.
medium
Our neighbor gave a jolly wave from the porch.
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The author's jolly description made the gathering feel warm and friendly.
Synonyms
Words like Jolly
Antonyms
Opposite words
gloomyUse for a sad or dark mood.
sadUse for an unhappy feeling.
Word family
Jolly word family
Base word
jolly
adjective
jollier
More jolly.
adjective
jolliest
Most jolly.
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Practice 1
What does jolly mean?
Jolly means happy and cheerful.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses jolly correctly?
The correct sentence uses jolly in a natural English context.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to jolly?
Cheerful is close in meaning to jolly in this context.
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