word
Jolly
JAH-lee
/ˈdʒɑːliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
jolly
Dictionary meaning
To a moderately sufficient extent or degree.
Examples
- That is a jolly effort.
- The jolly kids sang in the choir.
Synonyms: middling
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