frolicsome

[ frol-ik-suhm ]

adjective

1. merrily playful; full of fun.

frolicsome

/ ˈfrɒlɪksəm /

adjective

1. given to frolicking; merry and playful

Derived Forms

• ˈfrolicsomely, adverb
• ˈfrolicsomeness, noun

Other Words From

• frolic·some·ly adverb
• frolic·some·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of frolicsome¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; frolic + -some ¹

Example Sentences

“Tartuffe: Born Again” might not satisfy purists, but anyone looking for a frolicsome encounter with a classic comedy in the most divine natural setting will leave with a smile.

From Los Angeles Times

And the version we love and know best is the frolicsome, often gaudy pleasure pier, redolent of the scents of corn dogs and popcorn and fishy waters.

From Los Angeles Times

She is followed by Veranica, a cheerful tween who leads a quintet of trained dogs through a frolicsome routine.

From New York Times

For my own part, I will be upping the length and tempo of my ambles with Archie, Finn and Flicka, my own frolicsome pack of dogs.

From Washington Post

Some get frolicsome only here and there or even here or there.

From Washington Post