frolic
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Synonyms & Antonyms for frolic
Synonyms: Adjective
bouncy, bubbly, buoyant, crank [chiefly dialect], effervescent, exuberant, frolicsome, gamesome, gay, high-spirited, vivacious
Synonyms: Verb
caper, cavort, disport, frisk, gambol, lark, rollick, romp, sport
Synonyms: Noun
antic, caper, capriccio, dido, escapade, gag, jest, knavery, monkeyshine(s), practical joke, prank, rag [chiefly British], roguery, shavie [Scottish], shine(s), trick, waggery
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of frolic in a Sentence
Adjective
the frolic atmosphere that envelops New Orleans during Mardi GrasVerb
We watched the seals as they frolicked in the harbor. children frolicking in the yardNoun
We went out for a frolic in the sun. an evening of fun and frolic
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
After check-in, visitors can leave any carry-ons with the hotel bell staff, and then go frolic in the theme parks. — Mark Eades, Orange County Register, "How to get around at Orlando’s theme parks," 21 Mar. 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The cute cousins frolicked among a colorful sweets explosion, revealed a post on Poosh, wearing coordinating rainbow outfits and indulging in a variety of treats. — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Penelope Is 7! Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner Wish Kourtney Kardashian's Daughter Happy Birthday," 8 July 2019 Their high spirits may be due to the little bits of fry bread tossed their way by frolicking children. — Karen D'souza, The Mercury News, "Gold Country adventure: Roaring Camp is a hoot and a half," 5 Aug. 2019 North, 6, and Penelope, 7, frolicked among a colorful sweets explosion in the reality star’s backyard, wearing coordinating rainbow outfits and indulging in a variety of treats. — Helen Murphy, PEOPLE.com, "Kim and Kourtney Kardashian Fight Over Their Daughters' Joint Birthday Party in New KUWTK Teaser," 21 July 2019 People dress in costumes to represent facets of life in the vineyards: insects like ants and grasshoppers; or pests like raisin-pecking starlings; young lovers frolicking among the vines; droughts and storms that confound winegrowers. — Washington Post, "Swiss celebrate once-in-a-generation winegrowers’ festival," 19 July 2019 So tourists frolicked in fountains to seek relief, and authorities and volunteers fanned out to help the elderly, sick and homeless hit hardest by the heat. — Angela Charlton And Kirsten Grieshaber, Houston Chronicle, "Paris hits new heat record, London boils in Europe heat wave," 25 July 2019 Then frolic through our adult playground featuring a mechanical shark ride, surf board riding, grand slammer, human bowling, jousting, beer pong tables, corn hole, and more. — baltimoresun.com, "Enter for a chance to win tickets for two to the Amps and Ales Festival at Maryland Live Sept.," 24 July 2019 In back of the school, children frolicked in two large bounce houses. — Annie Gentile, courant.com, "Summer Feast And Fireworks Celebrated In Stafford," 12 July 2019 For his first birthday portraits, he was snapped frolicking around outdoors in adorably tiny sweaters. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Prince George and Princess Charlotte Love Taking Photos with Kate Middleton," 26 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Burning Man may come to a close tomorrow, but on Day 8, frolic runs rampant. — Lisa Herendeen, The Mercury News, "10 awesome Burning Man things to do on Day 8, Sept. 1," 5 Aug. 2019 Watching a four-year-old and a six-year-old (neither of whom can swim!) frolic in the waves is no reward for driving 45 minutes (each way!) from Brooklyn to Rockaway Beach in Queens. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appétit, "Rockaway Beach Bakery Is the Real Reason I Go to the Beach," 9 Aug. 2019 Only rarely now does Rautenberg bring out her tattered, overflowing scrapbooks of news clippings and black-and-white photos of big-band concerts, fancy banquets, beach frolics and life on the road. — Marc Ramirez, Dallas News, "At 91, Denton-raised big band vocalist is low key about the high life of her youth," 28 July 2019 On screen, Lily James frolics around a Greek island in Mamma Mia! — Elise Taylor, Vogue, "Lily James Is on the Dreamiest Italian Vacation," 9 Aug. 2018 But darned if Casey Wilder Mott’s feature directorial debut doesn’t prove to be a disarmingly effective, visually vibrant frolic. — Michael Rechtshaffen, latimes.com, "Review: Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' charmingly recast in La La land," 12 July 2018 The 1930 movie adaptation starring the divine Ina Claire refined the formula, dropping Fanny’s untalented brother and sister-in-law, Bert and Kitty, and drawing out the melancholy beneath the frolic. — Jesse Green, New York Times, "Review: ‘The Royal Family of Broadway,’ This Time in Song," 5 July 2018 Becca and Garrett romp, frolic, flirt and recreate that one scene from From Here To Eternity while a cameraman zooms in on their hands touching PG-13 style. — Melissa Locker, Time, "The Bachelorette Recap: Becca Hopes That Love Will Find Her in the Bahamas," 10 July 2018 She was joined by her 9-year-old daughter and her friend Nellie Draganic, who happily traipsed through the fields as Pell documented the frolics. —