Jolly means "jovial" or "full of spirits." A person who is jolly is usually zestful and in a humorous mood. This person is known for his cheerful disposition and ebullient nature. There are phrases like "jolly good" and "jolly old," which all imply "full of beans."
Jolly can be used as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it can imply an event like a party which is joyous and entertaining. An enjoyable and happy party or a festive occasion in Britain is called as "a jolly." As an adjective it means "to be in a joyous mood." Jolly is used informally in British as an adverb, meaning "very." For instance: "jolly good time", "jolly nice of her", "jolly good show" etc. The French name "Jolie" means the same as "jolly," derived from the French word "joli," which means "merriment."
Jolly can be used as a noun or an adjective. As a noun, it can imply an event like a party which is joyous and entertaining. An enjoyable and happy party or a festive occasion in Britain is called as "a jolly." As an adjective it means "to be in a joyous mood." Jolly is used informally in British as an adverb, meaning "very." For instance: "jolly good time", "jolly nice of her", "jolly good show" etc. The French name "Jolie" means the same as "jolly," derived from the French word "joli," which means "merriment."