ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Frolicsome

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Frolicsome is an adjective meaning Characterised or marked by frolicking; playful.

Meaning

Characterised or marked by frolicking; playful.

Example Sentences

To some, the very word "playsuit", with its frolicsome associations, will induce the conviction that this is not an item of clothing to be seen alive in.
A rollicksome frolicsome rare old cock / As ever did nothing was our dog Jock; / A gleesome fleasome affectionate beast, / As slow at a fight, as swift at a feast […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for frolicsome

Depending on context, synonyms include frisky, sportive, playful, coltish, rollicking.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include playful, coltish, sportive, rollicking, frolicksome, frolicful.

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