Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Jolly

• (superl.) Full of life and mirth; jovial; joyous; merry; mirthful.
• (superl.) Expressing mirth, or inspiring it; exciting mirth and gayety.
• (superl.) Of fine appearance; handsome; excellent; lively; agreeable; pleasant.

Synonyms of Jolly

• Gay
• Joyful
• Gladsome
• Mirthful
• Genial
• Jovial
• Jubilant
• Robust
• Lively
• Plump
• Merry.

Antonyms of Jolly

• Sad
• Mournful
• Joyless
• Cheerless
• Unmirthful
• Lugubrious
• Morose
• Gloomy
• Lean.

Homophones of Jolly

• Jolley
• Jollie