Athletic Movement Vocabulary

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

• The young actress had a coltish energy on stage that captivated the audience.
• The coltish foal ran around the field playfully, chasing after butterflies.
• She's always been a bit coltish, never wanting to settle down in one place for too long.
• His coltish behavior at the party showed his lack of maturity in social settings.

verb to jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force

• The gazelle was leaping gracefully through the savannah.
• Did you see that cat leaping onto the table?
• He was leaping like a boss during the dance battle.
• Her heart was leaping with joy when she received the good news.