jollity

1. (uncountable) The state of being jolly; jolliness, cheerfulness.Examples: "But I pitty the flatteries, and ſelfe-applauſes of a careleſſe and impenitent heart: This jollity hath in it much danger, and vvithout ſome change, death."; "The Jolly Sandboys was a small road-side inn of pretty ancient date, with a sign, representing three Sandboys increasing their jollity with as many jugs of ale and bags of gold."; "The youngsters, not immediately within sight, seemed rather bright and desirable appurtenances than otherwise; the incidents of daily life were not without humorousness and jollity in their aspect there."Synonyms: joy, joviality, blitheness, blithesomeness, cheerfulness, cheeriness, contentness, contentednessuncountable

2. (countable) Revelry or festivity; a merry or festive gathering.Examples: "Across the US, candidates traditionally attend rallies, barbecues and similar jollities in their states and districts."countable

3. (countable) Things, remarks, or characteristics which are enjoyable.Examples: "Add to this picture a jolly, crackling, rollicking fire, going rejoicingly up a great wide chimney,—the outer door and every window being set wide open, and the calico window-curtain flopping and snapping in a good stiff breeze of damp raw air,—and you have an idea of the jollities of a Kentucky tavern."countable