JOLLY


Meaning of JOLLY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dʒɒli ]

( jollier, jolliest)

1.

Someone who is jolly is happy and cheerful in their appearance or behaviour.

She was a jolly, kindhearted woman.

ADJ

2.

A jolly event is lively and enjoyable.

She had a very jolly time in Korea.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

3.

Jolly is sometimes used to emphasize an adjective or adverb. ( BRIT INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED )

It was jolly hard work, but I loved it.

= very, extremely

ADV : ADV adj / adv [ emphasis ]

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