Frolicsome

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɑːlɪksəm/

Definitions of frolicsome

adjective playful or full of fun; merry

Example Sentences

A1 The children were frolicsome as they played in the park.

A2 The puppy's frolicsome behavior brought joy to the family.

B1 The frolicsome kitten chased after the toy mouse with excitement.

B2 The frolicsome dolphins leaped out of the water in a playful manner.

C1 The frolicsome atmosphere at the carnival was infectious.

C2 The actors' frolicsome improvisation added a lively energy to the performance.

Examples of frolicsome in a Sentence

formal The children's frolicsome behavior in the park was a delight to watch.

informal The puppy's frolicsome antics never fail to bring a smile to my face.

slang We had a blast at the party, everyone was so frolicsome!

figurative Her imagination was like a frolicsome puppy, always running around and exploring new ideas.

Grammatical Forms of frolicsome

• past tense: frolicked
• plural: frolicsomes
• comparative: more frolicsome
• superlative: most frolicsome
• present tense: frolics
• future tense: will frolic
• perfect tense: have frolicked
• continuous tense: is frolicking
• singular: frolicsome
• positive degree: frolicsome
• infinitive: to frolic
• gerund: frolicking
• participle: frolicking

Origin and Evolution of frolicsome

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'frolicsome' originated from Middle English, likely derived from the Old English word 'frolic' meaning merry or cheerful.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'frolicsome' has retained its meaning of being playful or full of fun, and is still used in modern English to describe someone or something that is lively and cheerful.