How Do You Spell JOLLIED?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɒlid] (IPA)

Jollied is spelled with a double L and an ED suffix. Its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription is /ˈdʒɒlid/ where the first sound is "j" followed by a short "o". The word then ends with the "L" sound pronounced twice as "li", which differentiates it from the single "l" spelling of "jolly". The ED suffix is pronounced as /d/, indicating past tense. Jollied means to make someone happy or cheer them up, often through conversation or playfulness.

JOLLIED Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "jollied" is a verb that refers to the act of provoking amusement or pleasantness in someone through the use of cheerful or lighthearted behavior. This word is derived from the adjective "jolly," which describes feelings of joy, merriment, or enjoyment. "Jollied" involves intentionally engaging in actions or conversations with the aim of eliciting a positive response from others, often by employing humor, wit, or light-hearted banter.

    When a person is "jollied," they are being subjected to or experiencing an effort to uplift their spirits, typically during a situation where they may be feeling down or gloomy. The person doing the "jollying" takes on an active role in creating a jovial and positive atmosphere, spreading cheer and attempting to make others feel happy. This can be as simple as telling jokes, engaging in playful teasing, or using amusing anecdotes to bring a smile to someone's face. The goal of "jollying" is to transform a dull or negative ambiance into a more enjoyable one, fostering a sense of ease and amusement.

    The term "jollied" is often used informally to describe actions taken to boost morale or lighten the mood of others. It encapsulates the idea of proactively and intentionally engaging in behaviors aimed at generating happiness and laughter amongst those involved.

Common Misspellings for JOLLIED

Etymology of JOLLIED

The word jollied is derived from the adjective jolly, which originated from the Middle English word jolif in the 14th century. Jolif was borrowed from Old French jolif meaning merry or joyful. This Old French term traces back to an Old Norse word, jól, which referred to a pagan winter festival celebrated in Scandinavia. Over time, jolly evolved into a verb form, resulting in jollied.

Similar spelling words for JOLLIED

Conjugate verb Jollied

CONDITIONAL

I would jollied
you would jollied
he/she/it would jollied
we would jollied
they would jollied
I would jolly
we would jolly
you would jolly
he/she/it would jolly
they would jolly

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be jollying
you would be jollying
he/she/it would be jollying
we would be jollying
they would be jollying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have jollied
you would have jollied
he/she/it would have jollied
we would have jollied
they would have jollied

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been jollying
you would have been jollying
he/she/it would have been jollying
we would have been jollying
they would have been jollying

FUTURE

I will jolly
you will jolly
he/she/it will jolly
we will jolly
they will jolly

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be jollying
you will be jollying
he/she/it will be jollying
we will be jollying
they will be jollying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have jollied
you will have jollied
he/she/it will have jollied
we will have jollied
they will have jollied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been jollying
you will have been jollying
he/she/it will have been jollying
we will have been jollying
they will have been jollying

IMPERATIVE

you jolly
we let´s jolly

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to jolly

PAST

I jollied
you jollied
he/she/it jollied
we jollied
they jollied

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was jollying
you were jollying
he/she/it was jollying
we were jollying
they were jollying

PAST PARTICIPLE

jollied

PAST PERFECT

I had jollied
you had jollied
he/she/it had jollied
we had jollied
they had jollied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been jollying
you had been jollying
he/she/it had been jollying
we had been jollying
they had been jollying

PRESENT

I jolly
you jolly
he/she/it jollies
we jolly
they jolly

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am jollying
you are jollying
he/she/it is jollying
we are jollying
they are jollying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

jollying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have jollied
you have jollied
he/she/it has jollied
we have jollied
they have jollied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been jollying
you have been jollying
he/she/it has been jollying
we have been jollying
they have been jollying

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