Jolly and Jesting

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Jolly adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

Usage example: an especially jolly crowd of well-wishers at their wedding reception

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Jesting and jolly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Jesting" instead an adjective "Jolly".

Nearby Word: jollying

Jesting adjective - Marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing.

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Jolly and jesting are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jolly" instead an adjective "Jesting".

Nearby Words: jest, jested, jester, jestingly

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