Cool MateMeaning of Jolly
Cheerful and full of good humor.
In simple words: Very happy and cheerful.
Jolly in a sentence
- The jolly man made everyone laugh at the party.
- She wore a jolly smile that brightened the room.
- They planned a jolly celebration for the holidays.
- His jolly laughter was infectious, spreading joy to all.
- The story featured a jolly old man who loved children.
How to use Jolly
Used to describe a cheerful mood or character. Often used in festive contexts, like 'jolly Christmas'.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'jolly' as 'jolly good fun'—a phrase that means great happiness.
Related words
Collocations with Jolly
- jolly good
- jolly fellow
- jolly time
Common mistakes with Jolly
- Used too formally in serious contexts.
- Confused with 'jolly' as a noun.
- Overused in everyday conversation.
Jolly appears in
Jolly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مبتهج
سعيد جداً ومبتهج.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খুশি
খুব খুশি এবং হাসিখুশি।
- GermanDeutsch
fröhlich
Sehr glücklich und gut drauf.
- SpanishEspañol
Alegre
Muy feliz y alegre.
- Persianفارسی
شاد، خوشحال
خیلی خوشحال و شاد.
- FrenchFrançais
Joyeux
Très content et gai.
- Hindiहिन्दी
खुशमिजाज
बहुत खुश और हँसमुख।
- ItalianItaliano
Allegro, Giocoso
Molto felice e allegro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Alegre
Muito feliz e alegre.
- RussianРусский
Весёлый, радостный
Очень счастливый и весёлый.
- Urduاردو
خوشحال، شاد
بہت خوش اور ہشاش بشاش۔
- Chinese中文
快乐的
非常快乐和愉快。
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Frequently asked questions about Jolly
What does Jolly mean?
Very happy and cheerful.
What is the definition of Jolly?
Cheerful and full of good humor.
How do you use Jolly in a sentence?
The jolly man made everyone laugh at the party.
Can you give another example of Jolly?
She wore a jolly smile that brightened the room.
What are synonyms for Jolly?
Common alternatives include cheerful, happy, merry, joyful, delightful.
What is the opposite of Jolly?
Opposite meanings include sad, unhappy, gloomy.
What words go with Jolly?
It commonly pairs with jolly good, jolly fellow, jolly time.
What are common mistakes when using Jolly?
Used too formally in serious contexts. Confused with 'jolly' as a noun. Overused in everyday conversation.
How do you pronounce Jolly?
US: //ˈdʒɑːli//, UK: //ˈdʒɒli//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Jolly?
Used to describe a cheerful mood or character. Often used in festive contexts, like 'jolly Christmas'.
What CEFR level is Jolly?
"Jolly" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.