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Synonyms of jolly

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Another word for jolly is jocund. Other synonyms of jolly are cheerful, joey, glaver, lay it on thick and puff.

Synonyms and similar words for jolly

adjectiveFull of merriment and high spirits; jovial; joyous; merry.

  • jocundJovial; exuberant; lighthearted; merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness.
  • cheerful

nounA marine in the English navy.

  • joeyA member of the Royal Marines.

verbTo praise or talk up.

  • glaverTo flatter; to wheedle.
  • lay it on thickTo flatter.
  • puffTo praise with exaggeration; to flatter; to call public attention to by praises; to praise unduly.
  • collogueTo coax (someone); also, to flatter (someone).
  • flatter
  • glozeTo use flattering language.
  • palaverTo flatter.
  • preenTo flatter.
  • sootheTo keep in good humour; wheedle; cajole; flatter.
  • speak well ofTo say good things about someone or something.
  • tickle the earTo flatter someone.
  • brush up to archaic, slangTo flatter or suck up to someone.
  • flatterize nonstandardTo flatter.
  • make fair weather archaicTo conciliate; to flatter.
  • stroke figuratively, obsoleteTo influence (someone) by convincing or flattering them.

Meaning of jolly

  1. adjective Full of merriment and high spirits; jovial; joyous; merry.
  2. adjective Splendid, excellent, pleasant.
  3. adjective Drunk.

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Questions about synonyms of jolly

What is another word for jolly?
Jolly has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as jocund, cheerful, joey, glaver, lay it on thick, puff, collogue and flatter.
What does jolly mean?
Jolly means full of merriment and high spirits; jovial; joyous; merry.

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