Bouncily: meaning, definitions and examples

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bouncily

 

[ หˆbaสŠnsษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of movement

Bouncily describes the manner in which something moves in a lively or energetic way, often characterized by a springing or bouncing motion. It typically conveys a sense of cheerfulness or playfulness in the action being described. The term can be applied to a variety of contexts, including physical movement, attitude, and even sounds. When something moves bouncily, it suggests a buoyant or exuberant quality. It can also imply a level of lightness or agility in the manner of movement.

Synonyms

jauntily, lightly, playfully

Examples of usage

  • The child ran bouncily across the playground.
  • She spoke bouncily, her energy infectious.
  • The puppy played bouncily, chasing its tail.
  • He walked bouncily, as if floating on air.

Translations

Translations of the word "bouncily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น saltitante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค›เคฒเคคเฅ‡ เคนเฅเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hรผpfend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melompat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดัั‚ั€ะธะฑัƒัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skaczฤ…c

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทณใญใ‚‹ใ‚ˆใ†ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rebondissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rebotando

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท zฤฑplayarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠ€๋ฉด์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู‚ูุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poskakujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poskakujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ทณ่ทƒๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poskakujoฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรถkku

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะบั–ั€ั–ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒขแƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tullanaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rebotando

Etymology

The word 'bouncily' originates from the base word 'bounce,' which comes from the Middle English term 'bouncen,' meaning to rebound or spring back after hitting a surface. The Middle English word 'bouncen' itself has roots in the early 16th-century word 'bounc', which is believed to be derived from the merchant language of the 16th century that featured terms related to movement and energy. The suffix '-ily' is a common English adverbial ending, typically used to form adverbs from adjectives. Over time, 'bouncily' has evolved to embody a sense of joyful movement, frequently associated with children or playful behaviors. The playful connotation adds to its use in describing lively interactions and spirited actions in both spoken and written English.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,478, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.