jollify

/ˈdʒɒlɪfaɪ, ˈdʒɔ-/

Definitions

1. verb

to make someone feel cheerful or more lively

“The party was designed to jollify the company’s employees after a long period of stress.”

2. noun

the act of making someone feel cheerful or more lively

“The manager’s efforts to jollify the team were appreciated by everyone.”

Synonyms

  • cheer
  • liven
  • merrify

Antonyms

  • depress
  • dishearten