Definition

In a cheerful and happy way.

Example

The children sang jollily during the holiday celebration.

Conversation

I saw you at the party last night, you were dancing so jollily!

Thanks! I was just having a great time with everyone.

It looked like a lot of fun; I wish I could dance like that.

You should join us next time, we always dance jollily together!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jollily → It is formed from "jolly" (from Middle English *jolie*, meaning cheerful or merry) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "jollily" means in a cheerful or merry manner.

Memory Tip

Think of being cheerful or merry ('jolly') and how the suffix '-ly' indicates the manner of doing something. So, when you think of 'jollily', imagine doing things in a cheerful way.

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