jolly

• Se usa en inglés británico para describir a alguien feliz y alegre, o algo animado y festivo; también puede indicar una persona regordeta y de aspecto saludable en un contexto amable.

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

1. Cheerful and happyB1informalbritish

   Full of high spirits and good humor; merry.

   alegre, jovial

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscheerfulgleefulhappyjocularjovialjoyfullightheartedmerrymirthfulsprightly

   Antónimosdepressedgloomymiserablemorosesad

• Adverbio informal británico que significa 'muy' o 'extremadamente', usado para enfatizar.

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.

   bastante

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

   Sinónimosfairlymoderatelyquiteratherreasonablysomewhat

• Sustantivo que designa una fiesta o celebración alegre, o bien una pequeña embarcación o lancha utilizada por la tripulación de un barco para trabajos generales.

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.

   fiesta alegre o celebración

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbashcelebrationfestivityfetegalajollificationpartyshindig

2. A small ship's boatC1formalbritish

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

   Bote pequeño de un barco

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdinghyskifftenderyawl

• Verbo que denota la acción de animar o persuadir a alguien de manera alegre o juguetona, frecuentemente usado en el verbo frasal 'jolly along' (animar, dar ánimos de forma festiva).

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, separable

1. Tease or joke playfullyB2informalbritish

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

   bromear afectuosamente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbanterchaffjestjokejoshkidragrazzribtease

Variantes phrasaljolly alongjolly up