jollier

[jol-ee-er]

noun

1. a person who jollies, especially a person who uses teasing flattery in order to gain a desired aim.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jollier¹

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900; jolly + -er ¹

Example Sentences

If Penelope had been in a jollier mood, the idea of Mrs. Clarke in a pair of ice skates, gracefully twirling and leaping across a frozen expanse, would have made her struggle not to laugh.

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The closer the train draws to Orange County, the jollier the commuters become.

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It also makes “Peacemaker” a jollier and more complicated view into the DC world than those we see in the movies because Chris Smith isn’t merely human, he’s average.

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Yet the place is much looser and jollier than some of the tasting-menu chambers that have marched into town lately, like Saga, 63 Clinton and One White Street.

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It also makes "Peacemaker" a jollier and more complicated view into the DC world than those we see in the movies because Chris Smith isn't merely human, he's average.

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