jolly

UK
/ˈdʒɒli/
US
/ˈdʒɑli/
jollynoun
jollies
pl
Translations
The party was full of jolly and laughter.
Вечеринка была полна веселья и смеха.
The children's jolly was infectious.
Радость детей была заразительной.
Definitions
Informal: A pleasurable or festive outing, party, or trip undertaken for enjoyment rather than work.
The staff went on a jolly to the seaside after finishing the project.
Informal, usually plural: amusement, thrills, or pleasure.
He gets his jollies from watching horror movies.
jollyadjective
jollier
Comp.
jolliest
Super.
UK
/ˈdʒɒli/
US
/ˈdʒɑli/
Translations
He is a jolly fellow who always makes everyone laugh.
Он весёлый парень, который всегда всех смешит.
The jolly atmosphere at the party was contagious.
Радостная атмосфера на вечеринке была заразительной.
She had a jolly spirit that lifted everyone's mood.
У неё был бодрый дух, который поднимал настроение всем.
Definitions
Full of high spirits and good humor; cheerful.
The jolly group of friends laughed and sang as they walked down the street.
Festive and lively, often associated with celebrations.
The jolly decorations in the town square brought smiles to everyone's faces.
jollyadverb
UK
/ˈdʒɒli/
US
/ˈdʒɑːli/
Translations
He laughed jolly at the joke.
Он весело засмеялся над шуткой.
Additional translations
Definitions
(chiefly British, informal) Very; exceedingly; extremely (used to intensify an adjective or another adverb).
It's jolly cold in here.
jollyverb
jollied
Past Simple
jollied
Past Participle
jollying
Gerund
Translations
He tried to jolly her along with some jokes.
Он пытался подбадривать её шутками.
They jollied the crowd with their performance.
Они веселили толпу своим выступлением.
Definitions
To encourage or cheer someone up, often in a playful or light-hearted manner.
She tried to jolly him along after he received the disappointing news.
To persuade someone to do something by being friendly and pleasant.
He managed to jolly her into joining the team despite her initial reluctance.
Synonyms