Bouncily: meaning, definitions and examples
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bouncily
[ หbaสnsษชli ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น saltitante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฒเคคเฅ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช hรผpfend
๐ฎ๐ฉ melompat
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดัััะธะฑัััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ skaczฤ c
๐ฏ๐ต ่ทณใญใใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท rebondissant
๐ช๐ธ rebotando
๐น๐ท zฤฑplayarak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฉด์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ poskakujรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ poskakujรบci
๐จ๐ณ ่ทณ่ทๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ poskakujoฤe
๐ฎ๐ธ stรถkku
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบัััะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแขแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tullanaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.