jollification
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of jollification
Example Sentences
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Although “Donizetti” has no scenery and no narrative, it looks at first like an outtake from the older ballet’s celebration of the festival of the vine, with the jollification of decorous peasants.
From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2011
After this solemn moment all was jollification and singing of "Now we have soldiers again!" in the streets of Old Cologne.
From Time Magazine Archive
Newsmen know that little is ever accomplished during their perennial Manhattan muster save chit-chat and jollification.
From Time Magazine Archive
First there was jollification as there must be when Governors get together.
From Time Magazine Archive
When fox-hunting Lord Fairfax made it a rule that "he who got the fox, cut off his tail, and held it up, should share in the jollification which was to follow, free of expense."
From The Stronghold A Story of Historic Northern Neck of Virginia and Its People by Haynie, Miriam
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