jollifications
Lively group revelries
Jollifications are merry celebrations or festive gatherings characterized by high spirits and good cheer.
The word carries a slightly old-fashioned or humorous tone, suggesting revelry that may be exuberant or boisterous.
The wedding reception turned into proper jollifications that lasted until dawn.
It's the plural of jollification, which itself derives from jolly.
Festive formal occasion
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
- fiestaFestive public celebration
- feteElaborate public celebration
festival · banquet · soiree · pageant · revelry · shindig · bash · hootenanny
Visiting nightclubs for entertainment
- nightlifeEvening entertainment culture
- ravingSpeaking wildly, incoherently
- dancingRhythmic bodily motion
- barhoppingSequential venue drinking
carousing · socializing · cocktails · drinking · toasting · disco · karaoke · after-party
Lively, exuberant cheerfulness
- gleeExuberant, often impish delight
- mirthAmusement with laughter
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
- jovialityHearty, convivial cheerfulness
high spirits · cheerfulness · lightheartedness · levity · exuberance · hilarity · joyfulness · buoyancy
gala
Festive formal occasion
- carnivalTraveling amusement attraction
- jubileeSpecial anniversary observance
- fiestaFestive public celebration
fete · festival · banquet · soiree · pageant · revelry · shindig · bash · hootenanny · hoedown
clubbing
Visiting nightclubs for entertainment
- nightlifeEvening entertainment culture
- ravingSpeaking wildly, incoherently
- dancingRhythmic bodily motion
barhopping · carousing · socializing · cocktails · drinking · toasting · disco · karaoke · after-party · pub crawl
gaiety
Lively, exuberant cheerfulness
- gleeExuberant, often impish delight
- mirthAmusement with laughter
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
joviality · high spirits · cheerfulness · lightheartedness · levity · exuberance · hilarity · joyfulness · buoyancy · frolic
amusement
Pleased entertainment state
- diversionRedirection of attention
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
- revelryNoisy, lively celebration
festivity · spectacle · performance · cabaret · music · dancing · feasting · toasting · games · antics
jollificationsfunerals
Rites for the deceased
wakes · memorial services · lamentations · vigils · dirges
jollificationsmiseries
Intense prolonged sufferings
sorrows · solemnities · tribulations · hardships · sufferings