jollification

noun

ˌjä-li-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce jollification (audio)
Definition of jollificationnext
as in festivity
joyful or festive activity each year the mountain men of the Old West would gather for a week of carousing, tall tale-telling, and general jollification

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jollification
  1. festivity
  2. jollity
  3. merriment
  4. merrymaking
  5. rejoicing
  6. revelry
  7. festival
Noun
  • The event hosted hundreds of guests that had the opportunity to watch the festivities from the hotel’s multiple floors.
    Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Fans had their hopes raised at the end of the Big Brother season 26 finale, when host Julie Chen Moonves stopped the festivities to announce that something was happening inside the house.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of festivity
Noun
  • Sign up Eating and drinking (Image credit: Riverside Luxury Cruises) The first thing to say about eating on The Ravel is that there is no Captain's Table or forced jollity with other passengers.
    James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
  • While the jollity may look a bit different from city to city, these global destinations keep the holiday cheer going year after year.
    Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2023
Definition of jollity
Noun
  • Jennifer Lopez Talks Posting Makeup-Free Videos on Social Media: 'This Is Me Too' (Exclusive) The star is also anticipating the merriment the season brings.
    Jackie Fields, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Music, merriment, light and color fill the streets.
    Matt Ralphs, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of merriment
Noun
  • The merrymaking vibes are cemented with a glowing carousel, nativity scenes (belénes), and loads of handcrafted ornaments and gifts to choose from.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The merrymaking is over, and the cold, gloomy feel of winter sets in — not the best recipe for a motivated staff.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2024
Definition of merrymaking
Noun
  • Don’t be surprised if all their rejoicing sends stocks to new record highs.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The through line is Lynne’s voice, purring and raging, rejoicing and despairing.
    Nancy Kruh, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
Definition of rejoicing
Noun
  • Boyhood revelry doesn’t fill Ma’s coffers or get her a penthouse view of the city from which the two of ya’s can dance the night away.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Giant screens inside make this a prime spot for game days and the patio, as anyone who's familiar with the location will know, is perfect for post-bike-ride revelry and refreshment.
    Worth Sparkman, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of revelry
Noun
  • At press time, badge rates were $1,990 for a Platinum pass (which grants access to all festival and conference tracks); $1595 for an Interactive festival pass; $1,495 for a Film and Television festival pass and $945 for a music festival badge.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The Misfits are scheduled to headline Coachella’s Outdoor Stage on both weekends (April 12 and April 19), marking their first appearance at the festival.
    Dave Brooks, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of festival
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