Especially
Especially adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: that university is especially strong in the sciences
Jolly and especially are semantically related. (British) In some cases you can use "Jolly" instead an adverb "Especially". informal substitute
Nearby Word: especial
Jolly
Jolly adverb - To a great degree.
Usage example: has become a jolly careful driver since his recent accident
Especially and jolly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Especially" instead an adverb "Jolly".
Nearby Word: jollying
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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The Swedish Chef of The Muppet Show has a really jolly, somewhat Man Child personality which he maintains especially when trying to kill animals in horrible ways.
Source: Nightmare Fuel Station Attendant -
And what makes this especially badass is that the Santa who does this is just the traditionally jolly, friendly old man version.
Source: Badass Santa - In British soaps especially, at least one person will end up dying, getting knocked down, or crying all alone on the happiest day of the year and almost always with a carol or jolly song over these images just to hammer it home.
Source: Soapland Christmas
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