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Jollity

//ˈd͡ʒɒlɪti// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness. uncountable

    "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."

  2. 2
    feeling jolly and jovial and full of good humor wordnet
  3. 3
    Revelry or festivity; a merry or festive gathering. countable

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

  4. 4
    Things, remarks, or characteristics which are enjoyable. countable

    "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."

Etymology

From Middle English jolyfte, from Old French joliveté (“gaiety, cheerfulness; amorous passion; life of pleasure”), from jolif. Equivalent to jolly + -ty.

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