jollier
[ jol-ee-er ]
noun
a person who jollies, especially a person who uses teasing flattery in order to gain a desired aim.
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How to use jollier in a sentence
Yes, he had grown thinner, and Cousin Giles was putting on too much flesh and growing jollier.
A Little Girl in Old Salem | Amanda Minnie DouglasPorter—he died at Julesburg afterwards—was a great jollier, and he wasn't afraid of anybody on earth.
The Nerve of Foley | Frank H. SpearmanO Walter, what a jolly place this is,” said his little brother,—“jollier than Semlyn even.
St. Winifred's | Frederic W. FarrarHe is often a "jollier" and tells stories well, especially anecdotes and personal experiences.
How to Analyze People on Sight | Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine BenedictOne does not need to be a raw "jollier" in order to be polite.
The Psychology of Salesmanship | William Walker Atkinson
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