# jollity

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈd͡ʒɒlɪti/

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/jollity