Joy and Jollity

Joy

Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.
Usage example: the inexpressible joy that the couple are feeling upon the birth of their first child

Jollity is a synonym for joy. In some cases you can use "Jollity" instead a noun "Joy".

Nearby Words: joyful, joyous, joyless, joyfully, joyously

Jollity

Jollity noun - Joyful or festive activity.
Usage example: I love all of the warmhearted jollity of the holiday season

Joy is a synonym for jollity. Sometimes you can use "Joy" instead a noun "Jollity".

Nearby Word: jollification
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