Jollied: meaning, definitions and examples
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jollied
[ หdสษlid ]
past tense
The term 'jollied' is the past tense of the verb 'jolly', which means to make someone feel cheerful or to joke with them in a friendly manner. This term is often used in contexts where someone is trying to lift the spirits of another person. It can also refer to the act of teasing someone in a light-hearted way. The usage of 'jollied' implies a sense of camaraderie and positive interaction between individuals.
Synonyms
amused, cheered, entertained, joked.
Examples of usage
- She jollied her friend into feeling better after the bad news.
- His jokes jollied up the entire group during the dull meeting.
- They jollied him about his clumsiness in a friendly way.
Translations
Translations of the word "jollied" in other languages:
๐ต๐น alegre
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคถ
๐ฉ๐ช frรถhlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ senang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะดััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wesoลy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฅฝใใ
๐ซ๐ท joyeux
๐ช๐ธ alegre
๐น๐ท neลeli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฆ๊ฑฐ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฑุญ
๐จ๐ฟ veselรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ veselรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฟซไน็
๐ธ๐ฎ vesel
๐ฎ๐ธ glaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะฐะฝัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ alegre
Etymology
The word 'jolly' originates from the Middle English term 'jolie', meaning cheerful or lively, with a possible earlier root in Old French 'joli', which meant pretty or nice. The transformation into its current usage has evolved through centuries to encompass a broader meaning around cheerfulness and humor. Initially used to denote a state of being merry, it gradually adopted the notion of bringing joy or levity to others, especially in a social context. The 'jollied' form emerged as a reflective use of this verb, depicting the action of inducing cheerfulness in someone else. It has roots in various regional dialects within England, reinforcing its communal and friendly connotation.