Definition

Adjective: - Given to or characterized by boisterous, exuberant, and carefree merrymaking or fun: Describes something or someone that is full of high-spirited, noisy, and lively enjoyment.

Usage

The adjective "rollicking" is used to describe an atmosphere, event, or behavior that is full of unrestrained, hearty, and often loud fun. It emphasizes a sense of energetic and cheerful abandon.

Examples

• The party was a rollicking celebration that lasted until dawn.
• They spent a rollicking afternoon at the amusement park.
• The book is a rollicking adventure story filled with humor and excitement.
• The children's rollicking play could be heard throughout the house.

Advanced Usage

• "a rollicking good time": A very enjoyable and lively experience.
  • We had a rollicking good time at the festival.
• "rollicking humor": Humor that is boisterous, hearty, and exuberant.
  • The comedian was known for his rollicking humor that had the entire audience in stitches.

Variants and Related Words

• Rollick (verb, less common): To act or behave in a carefree, frolicsome manner.
  • The puppies rollicked in the grass.
• Rollickingly (adverb): In a rollicking manner.
  • The story moved rollickingly from one madcap escapade to the next.

Synonyms

• Boisterous: Noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.
• Exuberant: Filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.
• Frolicsome: Playful and full of energy.
• High-spirited: Lively and cheerful.

Antonyms

• Sedate: Calm, dignified, and unhurried.
• Sober: Serious, sensible, and solemn.
• Staid: Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "A rollicking tale/yarn": A story that is full of lively, amusing, and often improbable adventures.
  • He entertained us with a rollicking tale of his travels.

Adjective

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