frolic
word
Definition
To play or move around in a lively and cheerful way, often with fun and energy. This word is usually used to describe children or animals being playful.
Usage & Nuances
'Frolic' is somewhat formal or literary in tone and is more common in writing than in spoken English. It often appears with animals or children as subjects ('the lambs frolic in the field'). Rarely used for adults unless playfully or humorously. Related adjectives: 'frolicsome', noun: 'frolic' (a playful activity).
Example Sentences
Lambs frolic in the fields during spring.
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Puppies love to frolic with each other.
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The party was less a formal dinner and more a chance for everyone to frolic and relax.
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The children frolic in the garden every afternoon.
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After the rain stopped, the kids rushed outside to frolic in the puddles.
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You can hear the birds frolic among the branches early in the morning.
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