jollity

Definitions

Lively and cheerful activity or celebration.

The quality or state of being jolly; gaiety.

Examples

The room was filled with the sounds of laughter and holiday jollity.

Despite the cold weather, the festival was a scene of pure jollity and warmth.

Synonyms

gaiety merriment cheerfulness conviviality glee mirth festivity

Antonyms

misery gloom sadness melancholy sorrow despondency dejection