jolly

• Wird im Britischen Englisch verwendet, um jemanden zu beschreiben, der fröhlich, gut gelaunt und heiter ist; kann auch eine ausgelassene, gesellige Stimmung oder Anlässe bezeichnen.

Used in British English to describe someone who is happy and cheerful.

1. Cheerful and happyB1informalbritish

   Full of high spirits and good humor; merry.

   Fröhlich und heiter

   • The children were jolly and laughing all afternoon.
   • He had a jolly laugh that made everyone smile.
   • The party was a jolly affair with music and dancing.

   Synonymecheerfulgleefulhappyjocularjovialjoyfullightheartedmerrymirthfulsprightly

   Antonymedepressedgloomymiserablemorosesad

• Informelles britisches Adverb, das 'sehr' oder 'außerordentlich' bedeutet und zur Verstärkung dient.

An informal British English adverb meaning 'very' or 'extremely,' used for emphasis.

1. To a fairly sufficient degreeB2informalbritish

   To a moderately satisfactory extent; used to indicate that something is adequate or reasonable.

   Ziemlich

   • The results were jolly good considering the circumstances.
   • It's a jolly decent thing you did.
   • He was jolly well happy with the outcome.

   Synonymefairlymoderatelyquiteratherreasonablysomewhat

• Substantiv für eine fröhliche Feier oder Veranstaltung; außerdem eine kleine Yacht oder ein Beiboot, das von Seeleuten für allgemeine Arbeiten genutzt wird.

A noun referring to a happy party or celebration, or a small yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work.

1. A happy party or celebrationB2informalbritish

   A lively and cheerful social gathering or festivity.

   Feier

   • We had a jolly at the pub after the match.
   • The annual office jolly was a great success.
   • They organized a small jolly for the team's achievement.

   Synonymebashcelebrationfestivityfetegalajollificationpartyshindig

2. A small ship's boatC1formalbritish

   A yawl or small boat used by sailors on a ship for general work, transport, or recreation.

   Beiboot

   • The sailors lowered the jolly to fetch supplies from the shore.
   • The captain ordered the jolly to be prepared for a quick trip.
   • They used the jolly to row between the anchored ships.

   Synonymedinghyskifftenderyawl

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um jemanden auf heitere oder spielerische Weise zu ermutigen oder zu überreden, oft in der Wendung 'jolly along'.

A verb used to indicate the act of encouraging or persuading someone in a cheerful or playful manner, often used in the phrasal verb 'jolly along'.

Phrasal, trennbar

1. Tease or joke playfullyB2informalbritish

   To engage in light-hearted teasing or joking with someone, often to cheer them up or pass the time.

   Scherzen oder necken

   • The friends jollied each other about their failed attempts.
   • He jollied his younger brother until he finally smiled.
   • They spent the afternoon jollying and laughing together.

   Synonymebanterchaffjestjokejoshkidragrazzribtease

Phrasal-Variantenjolly alongjolly up