Frolicsome: meaning, definitions and examples

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frolicsome

 

[ หˆfrษ’lษชkหŒsสŒm ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

playful behavior

Frolicsome describes a state of being playful and full of energy. It often implies a light-heartedness and joyfulness in one's actions, as if engaging in fun activities or games. This term is frequently used to characterize children or animals that are lively and exhibit carefree behavior. Frolicsome can also describe a situation or environment that encourages such festive actions.

Synonyms

cheerful, jovial, lively, mischievous, playful

Examples of usage

  • The frolicsome puppy chased its tail around the yard.
  • Children were frolicsome at the park, laughing and playing tag.
  • The frolicsome atmosphere of the carnival was contagious.
  • Her frolicsome spirit brought joy to everyone around her.

Translations

Translations of the word "frolicsome" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brincalhรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคถเคฎเคฟเคœเคพเคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช frรถhlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ riang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตัะตะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wesoล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ฝๆฐ—ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joyeux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alegre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neลŸeli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์พŒํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑูุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ veselรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veselรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฌ‰้—น็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vesel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gleรฐilegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะฝั‹ัˆั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ“แƒœแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alegre

Word origin

The term 'frolicsome' originates from the late Middle English word 'frolic,' which refers to a playful or merry attitude. The word 'frolic' itself can be traced back to the Middle Dutch word 'vrolik,' meaning 'merry' or 'cheerful.' As it evolved, the suffix '-some' was added to form 'frolicsome,' giving it the connotation of being inclined to engage in frolicking or playful activities. The construction of the term follows a pattern in English where adding '-some' to an adjective created a new adjective that emphasizes a propensity towards the described action or state. This word has maintained its cheerful connotation throughout the centuries and is often used in literature and conversation to evoke images of joyous play.