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- [frol-ik-suh m]
- /ˈfrɒl ɪk səm/
- /ˈfrɒl.ɪk.səm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [frol-ik-suh m]
- /ˈfrɒl ɪk səm/
Definitions of frolicsome word
- adjective frolicsome merrily playful; full of fun. 1
- noun frolicsome Lively and playful. 1
- adjective frolicsome given to frolicking; merry and playful 0
- adjective frolicsome full of gaiety or high spirits; playful; merry 0
- adjective frolicsome Given to frolicking; playful. 0
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Origin of frolicsome
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; frolic + -some1
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Parts of speech for Frolicsome
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frolicsome popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
frolicsome usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frolicsome
adj frolicsome
- antic — an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon
- frisky — lively; frolicsome; playful.
- fun — something that provides mirth or amusement: A picnic would be fun.
- gay — of, relating to, or exhibiting sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sex; homosexual: a gay couple. Antonyms: straight.
- gleeful — full of exultant joy; merry; delighted.
adjective frolicsome
- playful — full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.
- frivolous — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
- lighthearted — carefree; cheerful; merry: a lighthearted laugh.
- spirited — pertaining to something that works by burning alcoholic spirits: a spirit stove.
Antonyms for frolicsome
adj frolicsome
adjective frolicsome
- solemn — grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks.
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