frolicsome

[ frol-ik-suhm ]

adjective

1. merrily playful; full of fun.

frolicsome

/ ˈfrɒlɪksəm /

adjective

1. given to frolicking; merry and playful

Derived Forms

• ˈfrolicsomeness, noun
• ˈfrolicsomely, adverb

Other Words From

• frolic·some·ly adverb
• frolic·some·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of frolicsome¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; frolic + -some ¹

Example Sentences

You have made a transition from the frolicsome allegretto of the bachelor to the heavy andante of the father of a family.

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They acted like boys—more mischievous than boys in their most frolicsome moods.

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He found a beautiful animal, with a frolicsome spirit, and I felt that I should prove at least a good part of the exhibition.

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She, at first, took what I said jocosely; and in her frolicsome humor, did and said things which made me die of love.

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Both coaches were quickly surrounded by bowing gentlemen, young gallants, and frolicsome students.

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