Meaning of Jollity | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness.
   uncountable
2. Revelry or festivity; a merry or festive gathering.
   countable
3. Things, remarks, or characteristics which are enjoyable.
   countable

Equivalents

Examples

“But I pitty the flatteries, and ſelfe-applauſes of a careleſſe and impenitent heart: This jollity hath in it much danger, and vvithout ſome change⟳, death.”

“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.”

“The youngsters, not immediately within sight, seemed rather bright and desirable appurtenances than otherwise; the incidents of daily life were not without humorousness and jollity in their aspect there.”

“Across the US, candidates traditionally attend⟳ rallies, barbecues and similar jollities in their states and districts.”

“Add⟳ to this picture a jolly, crackling, rollicking fire, going rejoicingly up a great wide chimney,—the outer door and every window being set⟳ wide open⟳, and the calico window-curtain flopping and snapping in a good stiff breeze of damp raw air,—and you have⟳ an idea of the jollities of a Kentucky tavern.”

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