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friskily

 

[ ˈfrɪs.kɪ.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of movement

Friskily describes a manner of movement that is lively and energetic. It often conveys a sense of playfulness and cheerfulness, typically associated with physical activity. A person moving friskily might be seen skipping, dancing, or engaging in light-hearted play. This word captures an inherent joy in motion, whether it's during a game, a dance, or simply walking in a buoyant way.

Synonyms

energetically, joyfully, playfully, vivaciously

Examples of usage

  • The puppy ran around the yard friskily.
  • She skips friskily down the street.
  • The children played friskily in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "friskily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alegremente

🇮🇳 चंचलता से

🇩🇪 lebhaft

🇮🇩 gembira

🇺🇦 жваво

🇵🇱 wesoło

🇯🇵 快活に (かいかつに)

🇫🇷 vivement

🇪🇸 alegremente

🇹🇷 neşeli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 활기차게 (hwalgichage)

🇸🇦 بنشاط (binasht)

🇨🇿 živě

🇸🇰 živým spôsobom

🇨🇳 活泼地 (huópó de)

🇸🇮 živahno

🇮🇸 lifandi

🇰🇿 белсенді түрде (belsendi türde)

🇬🇪 ხალისიანად (khalisianad)

🇦🇿 şənliklə

🇲🇽 alegremente

Etymology

The word 'friskily' derives from the word 'frisky', which originated in the early 19th century as a modification of the Middle English word 'frisk', meaning lively or playful. 'Frisk' itself comes from the Old Norse word 'friskr', meaning brisk or lively. The suffix '-ily' is added to adjectives to create adverbs, indicating manner or degree. Over time, 'friskily' has come to embody a sense of spirited movement, often associated with youthfulness and exuberance in both animals and humans. Its usage reflects the cultural value placed on playfulness and zest for life, making it a vivid descriptor in literary and casual contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,038, 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.