jolly
Cross references: 1. merry 1. jol.ly \'ja:l-e-\ aj [ME joli, fr. OF] 1a1: full of high spirits : JOYOUS 1a2: given to conviviality : JOVIAL 1b: expressing, suggesting, or inspiring gaiety : CHEERFUL 2: extremely pleasant or agreeable : SPLENDID 2. jolly av : VERY - often used as an intensive 3. jolly vi : to engage in good-natured banter to put in good humor esp. to gain an e nd