jollity

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. The state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness. uncountable
    — But I pitty the flatteries, and ſelfe-applauſes of a careleſſe and impenitent heart: This jollity hath in it much danger, and vvithout ſome change, death.
  2. Revelry or festivity; a merry or festive gathering. countable
    — Across the US, candidates traditionally attend rallies, barbecues and similar jollities in their states and districts.
  3. Things, remarks, or characteristics which are enjoyable. countable
    — Add to this picture a jolly, crackling, rollicking fire, going rejoicingly up a great wide chimney,—the outer door and every window being set wide open, and the calico window-curtain flopping and snapping in a good stiff breeze of damp raw air,—and you have an idea of the jollities of a Kentucky tavern.

词形变化

jollities plural

词源

From Middle English jolyfte, from Old French joliveté (“gaiety, cheerfulness; amorous passion; life of pleasure”), from jolif. Equivalent to jolly + -ty.
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