frolicsome

/'frɔliki/ Cách viết khác : (frolicsome) /'frɔliksəm/

Thân thiện

The frolicsome puppy chases a butterfly in the sunny park.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Playful and full of high-spirited fun: Describes a person, animal, or mood that is lively, merry, and inclined to playful, energetic behavior.

Usage

The adjective "frolicsome" is used to describe a cheerful and playful disposition. It often implies a sense of innocent, energetic fun and lightheartedness. - It typically modifies nouns referring to living beings (e.g., children, animals) or their behavior. - It has a positive and somewhat literary or old-fashioned tone.

Examples

• The frolicsome puppies tumbled over each other in the grass.
• Her frolicsome mood was contagious, and soon everyone at the picnic was laughing.
• The lambs in the spring field were particularly frolicsome.

Advanced Usage

• In literary or descriptive contexts: "frolicsome" is often used in writing to create a vivid, charming image of playful energy.

Variants and Related Words

• Frolic (verb/noun): To play and move about cheerfully and energetically / a playful and lively movement or activity.
• Frolicking (noun/participle): The act of playing boisterously.

Synonyms

• Playful: Fond of games and amusement; lighthearted.
• Frisky: Lively and playful, often used for animals.
• Sportive: Playful or lighthearted.
• Rollicking: Exuberantly lively and amusing.

Antonyms

• Sedate: Calm, dignified, and unhurried.
• Sober: Serious, solemn, or not affected by alcohol.
• Staid: Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. given to merry frolicking
   • frolicsome students celebrated their graduation with parties and practical jokes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coltish
• frolicky
• rollicking
• sportive