Gambol

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæmbəl/

Definitions of gambol

noun a skipping or leaping movement, especially in a playful or lively way

Example Sentences

A1 The lambs were full of energy and would gambol around the field.

A2 The puppies would gambol playfully in the garden.

B1 The children's laughter filled the park as they gambolled in the sunshine.

B2 The foals were seen to gambol in the meadow, their movements graceful and carefree.

C1 The dancers moved with precision and grace, their gambols captivating the audience.

C2 The acrobats performed incredible gambols in the air, leaving the crowd in awe.

Examples of gambol in a Sentence

formal The lambs gambol in the meadow, filled with energy and joy.

informal The puppies gambol around the yard, chasing each other playfully.

slang Let's go gambol in the park and enjoy the nice weather.

figurative Her thoughts seemed to gambol freely, jumping from one idea to the next without constraint.

Grammatical Forms of gambol

• past tense: gambolled
• plural: gambols
• comparative: more gambol
• superlative: most gambol
• present tense: gambols
• future tense: will gambol
• perfect tense: have gambolled
• continuous tense: is gambolling
• singular: gambol
• positive degree: gambol
• infinitive: to gambol
• gerund: gambolling
• participle: gambolling

Origin and Evolution of gambol

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'gambol' originated from the Middle French word 'gambade' which means 'jump or leap'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gambol' has retained its original meaning of playful leaping or skipping, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe any kind of joyful or carefree activity.