Jolly and Reckless

Jolly

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

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

Nearby Word: jollying

Reckless

Reckless adjective - Having or showing a lack of concern for the consequences of one's actions.

Jolly and reckless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jolly" instead an adjective "Reckless".

Nearby Words: recklessness, recklessly

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Music / Between the Buttons Last Note Nightmare: "Cool, Calm And Collected" has a jolly, jaunty music-hall vibe to it - then after the last verse, the beat starts quickening, slowly at first, getting more and more reckless as the piano gets more and more frantic, until it all collapses into a big reverberating noise.
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