Frolic
What it means
To play and move about in a joyful way.
Reach for it when describing joyful, energetic play with free movement
The lambs frolic across the meadow whenever the gate opens.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
caper
Fits when lively skipping or a comic adventure is intended
Careful Caper also means a prank or crime.
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playful
romp
Fits when boisterous running and play are visible
Careful Romp can sound rough and is unsuitable for gentle movement.
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everyday
Fits when enjoyable activity is the simple fact
Careful Play covers quiet games and lacks frolic's free movement.
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literary
cavort
Fits when uninhibited lively movement suits comic prose
Careful Cavort may imply foolishness or impropriety.
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literary
frisk
Fits when light darting movement is the exact image
Careful Frisk also means search, creating an unwanted ambiguity.
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literary
gambol
Fits when young animals leap lightly in pastoral description
Careful Gambol sounds archaic and rarely suits people.
Opposites 4
- toil
- trudge
- brood
- sit still
Common phrases 3
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frolic in the meadow
The lambs frolic in the meadow after sunrise.
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frolic together
The puppies frolic together beside the shelter.
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frolic freely
Young otters frolic freely in the restored pool.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: EncycloPetey, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Updated