(jollier, jolliest)
1.
Someone who is ~ is happy and cheerful in their appearance or behaviour.
She was a ~, kindhearted woman.
ADJ
2.
A ~ event is lively and enjoyable.
She had a very ~ time in Korea.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
3.
Jolly is sometimes used to emphasize an adjective or adverb. (BRIT INFORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED)
It was ~ hard work, but I loved it.
= very, extremely
ADV: ADV adj/adv emphasis