Definition of: jolly

(jol′ē) adjective ·li·er, ·li·est
1. Full of life and mirth; jovial.
2. Expressing, inspiring, or characterized by mirth; exciting gaiety.
3. Obs. Exhilarated. See synonyms under HAPPY, MERRY.
—adverb Brit. Colloq. Extremely; very: a jolly good time.
—noun plural ·lies
1. Fun; banter; flattery.
2. Brit. Slang A British marine.
3. Brit. Colloq. A merry or festive gathering.
—v.t. ·lied, ·ly·ing Colloq.
1. To attempt to put or keep in good humor by agreeable or flattering attentions: often with along or up.
2. To make fun of; joke; rally. [<OF joli]
—jol′li·er noun
—jol′li·ly adverb