English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you look awfully jolly today" Mean?
Learn what "you look awfully jolly today" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Small Talk
You look awfully jolly today,
It means the speaker notices the person looks very cheerful or in a good mood.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone comments that another person seems unusually cheerful today.
Usage Scenario
Use this as a light comment when chatting with someone informally. The word 'jolly' sounds a bit old-fashioned or playful.
Better ways to say it
1
You look awfully jolly today.
2
You look very cheerful today.
3
You're in a great mood today.
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