jollity — (n.) c.1300, jolyfte, iolite, from O.Fr. jolivete gaity, cheerfulness; amorous passion; life of pleasure, from jolif (see JOLLY (Cf. jolly)) … Etymology dictionary
jollity — hilarity, glee, *mirth Analogous words: merriment, joviality, jocundity, blitheness (see corresponding adjectives at MERRY): sport, disport, play, frolic, rollick, gambol, romp (see under PLAY vb): diversion, amusement, recreation, entertainment… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
jollity — ► NOUN 1) lively and cheerful activity. 2) the quality of being jolly … English terms dictionary
jollity — [jäl′ə tē] n. [ME jolite < OFr < joli: see JOLLY] 1. the quality or state of being jolly; fun; gaiety 2. pl. jollities Brit. a jolly occasion; party … English World dictionary
jollity — [[t]ʤɒ̱lɪti[/t]] N UNCOUNT Jollity is cheerful behaviour. [OLD FASHIONED] ...the singing and jollity of the celebration … English dictionary
jollity — noun a) The state of being jolly; cheerfulness. The Jolly Sandboys was a small road side inn of pretty ancient date, with a sign, representing three Sandboys increasing their jollity with as many jugs of ale and bags of gold. b) Revelry or… … Wiktionary
jollity — jol|li|ty [ˈdʒɔlıti US ˈdʒa: ] n also jollities [U] formal when people are happy and enjoying themselves ▪ a night of riotous jollity … Dictionary of contemporary English
jollity — noun (plural ties) Date: 14th century 1. the quality or state of being jolly ; merriment 2. British a festive gathering … New Collegiate Dictionary
jollity — /jol i tee/, n., pl. jollities. 1. jolly or merry mood, condition, or activity; gaiety. 2. jollities, jolly festivities. [1250 1300; ME jolite < OF, equiv. to joli(f) gay (see JOLLY) + te TY2] Syn. 1. See mirth. * * * … Universalium
jollity — Synonyms and related words: amusement, blitheness, cheer, conviviality, disport, festivity, frivolity, frolic, fun, gaiety, gambol, glee, gleefulness, good cheer, heartiness, high glee, hilariousness, hilarity, holiday making, hoopla, jocularity … Moby Thesaurus
