jollify

[jol-uh-fahy]

verb (used with or without object)

jollified, jollifying 

1. to make or become jolly or merry.

jollify

/ ˈdʒɒlɪˌfaɪ /

verb

1. to be or cause to be jolly

Word History and Origins

Origin of jollify¹

First recorded in 1815–25; jolly + -fy

Example Sentences

You cannot imagine how a little praise jollifies us poor authors to the marrow of our bones.

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To-night you may jollify; but after that you are under strict discipline, for a month at least.

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It is hardly an occasion for jollification—" "Ah, Madame," cried Madame Rousseau, with sparkling eyes, "it is not for myself that I would jollify, but for the adored Napoleon.

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He placed his cane against the hall tree, and followed his host into the jollified apartment.

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