1. cheerful and friendly

1. very; extremely
Usage: British; informal

1. to encourage someone in a friendly way
Usage: usually with ‘along’

Examples

• Santa Claus is always portrayed as a jolly old man.
• The children were in a jolly mood at the party.
• That’s a jolly good idea!
• It was jolly cold outside this morning.
• She tried to jolly him along when he felt discouraged.
• The jolly crowd sang songs around the campfire.
• He gave a jolly laugh at the joke.