Frolic
v.joyful, energeticplayful
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.
Choose between these
6- playful
caper
lively skipping or a comic adventure is intended
not when Caper also means a prank or crime.
- playful
romp
boisterous running and play are visible
not when Romp can sound rough and is unsuitable for gentle movement.
- everyday
enjoyable activity is the simple fact
not when Play covers quiet games and lacks frolic's free movement.
- literary
cavort
uninhibited lively movement suits comic prose
not when Cavort may imply foolishness or impropriety.
- literary
frisk
light darting movement is the exact image
not when Frisk also means search, creating an unwanted ambiguity.
- literary
gambol
young animals leap lightly in pastoral description
not when Gambol sounds archaic and rarely suits people.
Said against
4- toil
- trudge
- brood
- sit still
It naturally appears in
3- frolic in the meadow
The lambs frolic in the meadow after sunrise.
- frolic together
The puppies frolic together beside the shelter.
- frolic freely
Young otters frolic freely in the restored pool.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English verb sense: play and move about cheerfully opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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