Jolly and Sorry

Jolly

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

Sorry is an antonym for jolly.

Nearby Word: jollying

Sorry

Sorry adjective - Feeling unhappiness.
Usage example: was sorry to see the family farm being sold

Jolly is an antonym for sorry.

Nearby Words: sorrow, sorriness

Both words in one sentence

  • The most overt example of this in the series happens in "Princess Monster Wife", in which in his first major appearance after "Holly Jolly Secrets" revealed his tragic past and made the audience feel sorry for him, he chopped bits off several women to make himself a wife.
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