Coltish

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

Definitions of coltish

adjective playful or frisky in a lively way, like a young horse

Example Sentences

A1 The coltish puppy ran around the yard, full of energy.

A2 She had a coltish charm about her, always ready for an adventure.

B1 The coltish foal stumbled awkwardly as it tried to stand for the first time.

B2 Despite his coltish behavior, he was a talented young athlete.

C1 Her coltish enthusiasm for life was infectious, inspiring those around her.

C2 The actress's coltish grace on stage captivated the audience.

Examples of coltish in a Sentence

formal The young actress had a coltish energy on stage that captivated the audience.

informal The coltish foal ran around the field playfully, chasing after butterflies.

slang She's always been a bit coltish, never wanting to settle down in one place for too long.

figurative His coltish behavior at the party showed his lack of maturity in social settings.

Grammatical Forms of coltish

• past tense: coltished
• plural: coltishes
• comparative: more coltish
• superlative: most coltish
• present tense: coltishes
• future tense: will coltish
• perfect tense: have coltished
• continuous tense: is coltishing
• singular: coltish
• positive degree: coltish
• infinitive: to coltish
• gerund: coltishing
• participle: coltished

Origin and Evolution of coltish

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'coltish' originated from the Middle English word 'colt', which referred to a young horse or an inexperienced young person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'coltish' evolved to describe behavior that is energetic, playful, or somewhat immature, similar to the characteristics of a young horse.