jolly
adjective
in good spirits; lively; merry.
jolliest
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superlativeof jolly.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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However, if you feel that level of pettiness in your soul, wishing the world a Happy Festivus may be one of the jolliest things you can do.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2022
It’s the jolliest thing in the show: a synchronized dance to the Pussycat Dolls song “When I Grow Up,” performed in heels, wigs and diaphanous floral-print caftans.
From New York Times ● Apr. 12, 2022
“It’s not happy. I don’t want to compare it to a concentration camp or something of that nature, but it’s definitely not the jolliest of places.”
From The Guardian ● May 22, 2020
When people ask me what life was like as a kid, I always say, “Oh, lovely. I always had the jolliest home life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2019
Let’s just say, they’re not the jolliest of giants, those three stone brothers.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
