frolicsome — playful and full of energy; lively and cheerful in a carefree way
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: playful and full of energy; lively and cheerful in a carefree way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/
Example Sentences
- The frolicsome kitten knocked over three coffee cups while chasing its own tail.
- Her frolicsome personality made even the most boring meetings enjoyable.
- The frolicsome dolphins put on an impromptu show for the tourists.
frolicsome
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfrɒlɪksəm/]
playful and full of energy; lively and cheerful in a carefree way
The puppies are so frolicsome they tumble all over the spring meadow.
A handsome soul finds wholesome joy in frolicsome play!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 16th-century Dutch 'vrolijk' (cheerful, merry), which evolved into English 'frolic' meaning to play or move about playfully. The suffix '-some' was subsequently added to denote a characteristic or quality.
Breakdown
frolic (to play, move about playfully) + -some (suffix indicating a quality or tendency), together meaning 'inclined to play or behave merrily'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The frolicsome kitten knocked over three coffee cups while chasing its own tail.”
“Her frolicsome personality made even the most boring meetings enjoyable.”
“The frolicsome dolphins put on an impromptu show for the tourists.”
“My frolicsome grandmother still does cartwheels at 75 years old.”
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