frisky
/'friski/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Playful, lively, and full of energy: Describes a person or animal that is very energetic, cheerful, and inclined to playful, often jumpy or bouncy, behavior.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The frisky puppy ran in circles around the yard.
- After her nap, the toddler was feeling frisky and started dancing.
- The frisky breeze made the flags flutter.
Advanced Usage
- "to feel frisky": to be in a playful, energetic, or amorous mood.
- The cool autumn weather made the horses feel frisky.
Variants and Related Words
- Friskily (adverb): in a playful, lively manner.
- The lambs jumped friskily in the field.
- Friskiness (noun): the quality of being frisky.
- The kitten's friskiness was entertaining to watch.
Synonyms
- Playful: Fond of games and amusement.
- Lively: Full of life and energy.
- Spirited: Full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.
- Frolicsome: Cheerful and full of fun.
Antonyms
- Lethargic: Sluggish and apathetic.
- Listless: Lacking energy or enthusiasm.
- Sedate: Calm, dignified, and unhurried.
Adjective
- playful like a lively kitten