jollification
/,dʤɔlifi'keiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A boisterous celebration; a merry festivity: "Jollification" refers to a lively, noisy, and cheerful party or social gathering characterized by fun and merrymaking.
Usage
- The word "jollification" is a formal or literary noun used to describe a scene or event of joyous celebration. It emphasizes the noisy, exuberant, and festive nature of the gathering.
Examples
- Noun:
- The wedding reception turned into a great jollification that lasted until dawn.
- After the harvest, the village held a jollification with music and dancing in the square.
Advanced Usage
- "To be in full jollification": to be at the peak of lively celebration.
- By midnight, the party was in full jollification, with everyone singing and laughing.
Variants and Related Words
- Jollity (n): The state of being cheerful and merry.
- The room was filled with jollity and good humor.
- Jolly (adj): Happy and cheerful.
- He was in a jolly mood for the holidays.
Synonyms
- Revelry: Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
- Merrymaking: The act of celebrating and having fun in a cheerful way.
- Festivity: A joyful celebration or event.
Antonyms
- Solemnity: The state of being serious, formal, and dignified.
- Gloom: A state of partial or total darkness; a feeling of sadness or depression.
Noun
- a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity