- Today's Word
Jollyjolt
[JAH-lee-jolt]
Definition
- (noun) A sudden, unexpected burst of happiness or excitement that energizes you, often occurring during a mundane or low-energy moment. It’s that spontaneous rush of joy that perks you up and brightens your mood out of the blue.
Example
Feeling tired at work, Sarah got a jollyjolt when she found out her team won free concert tickets, instantly transforming her afternoon.
Fun Fact
The term “jollyjolt” merges “jolly” (cheerful) with “jolt” (a sudden energizing force). Research in positive psychology has shown that brief, positive experiences can have lasting effects on mood and well-being. A study in the “Journal of Positive Psychology” found that accumulating small positive emotions throughout the day can significantly boost overall life satisfaction. These micro-moments of positivity, like jollyjolyts, can help build emotional resilience over time.
(noun) The quality of appearing to be true or real; the convincing believability of a story, account, or portrayal.
The novelist spent months researching 19th-century London to give her story the verisimilitude it needed.