Jollification: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Jollification noun. Merrymaking and festive fun.
How to say it
jol-ih-fih-KAY-shun/ˌdʒɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
5 syllables, stressed on the fourth (KAY).
Jollification in a sentence
The office party turned out to be more admin than jollification.
After the wedding, the jollification went on until the sun came up.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- merrymaking
- festivity
- revelry
- celebration
Opposite:
- gloom
Where jollification comes from
From jolly with a mock-learned ending, first used in the 1700s.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
After the wedding, the _____ went on until the sun came up.
- smellfungus
- jollification
- gumption
Show the answer
jollification: After the wedding, the jollification went on until the sun came up.