Rollicking
adj.joyful, energeticplayful
What it means
Lively, boisterous, and full of good-humored energy.
Reach for it when praising exuberant entertainment whose disorder is part of the fun
The actors turned the folktale into a rollicking village comedy.
Choose between these
6- playful
rambunctious
unrestrained noisy behavior is meant
not when Rambunctious is often critical.
- playful
extreme excitement suits slangy praise
not when Rip-roaring is stronger.
- everyday
loud physical energy is central
not when Boisterous can sound disruptive.
- warm
cheerful energy comes from people
not when High-spirited may imply mischief.
- warm
animation matters without excess
not when Lively is gentler.
- literary
loud laughter fills the scene
not when Uproarious focuses on response.
Said against
3- sedate
- somber
- dull
It naturally appears in
3- rollicking adventure
The book offers a rollicking adventure across three islands.
- rollicking good time
The reunion became a rollicking good time.
- rollicking comedy
A rollicking comedy packed the little theater.