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Meaning of frolicsome
The primary meaning of "frolicsome" is having or showing a playful and humorous quality.
Etymology of frolicsome
The word "frolicsome" has its roots in the Middle English word "frolic", which is derived from the Middle Dutch word "vroolijk", meaning "joyful" or "merry", and the suffix "-some", which forms adjectives indicating a tendency or disposition.
Synonyms
playful
lively
cheerful
merry
jovial
jolly
spry
spirited
vivacious
effervescent
ebullient
buoyant
airy
lighthearted
carefree
winsome
charming
delightful
entertaining
amusing
comic
humorous
mischievous
frolicking
capering
gamboling
romping
skipping
dancing
prancing
leaping
frolic
sportive
coltish
skittish
frisky
perky
zesty
zestful
lively
animate
animated
energetic
vigorous
sprightly
jaunty
debonair
rakish
roguish
playful
wanton
winsome
alluring
captivating
enchanting
Definitions
- Having or showing a playful and humorous quality, cheerful and lively
- * (of a person or their behavior) playfully humorous or mischievous
Usage Examples
- The frolicsome atmosphere of the party made it a night to remember.
- * The children were being frolicsome in the park, laughing and playing tag.
- * The comedian's frolicsome jokes had the audience in stitches.
Antonyms
serious
solemn
somber
gloomy
melancholy
mournful
sorrowful
dismal
dreary
dull
lethargic
sluggish
languid
listless
inactive
inert
apathetic
indifferent
unenthusiastic
uninterested
bored
boring
tedious
monotonous
austere
stern
severe
grim
glum
sullen
sulky
morose
crabby
irritable
cranky
cantankerous
grouchy