coltish
1
7.8
- adjective
- /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/
:
juguetón
- Her coltish laughter filled the room, bringing joy to everyone around.
- coltish girl
- coltish legs
Examples
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I wind up at the Clarion off I-35 with dozens of coltish, giggling girls who're in town for a volleyball tournament.
Fiction book (2002) -
The woman ran to him, her long coltish legs teetering under her.
Fiction book (1990) -
She stands at the open window, watching his coltish high steps with love.
Fiction book (1993) -
Pass on his athletic ability, and you might partake of his excellent manners, his confidence, and his coltish enthusiasm.
Fiction book (2002) -
She was a long, coltish thing now, which, in its own way, was as devastating as her two-year-old littleness had been.
Fiction book (1997) -
She was no more than a near-grown child, all lean angles and coltish as adolescent girls are.
Fiction book (1992) -
The coltish puppy ran around the garden, playfully chasing after butterflies.
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The children played on the beach, their coltish energy evident as they splashed in the waves.
Synonyms
111
1.3
Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm
27
3.0
Like a young boy in look or behavior, showing innocence and being playful
2
6.0
Lively and full of fun, making people laugh
1
7.6
Full of playful, lively energy
1
7.3
Having a playful and slightly flirty way
1
6.8
Playful and slightly naughty in a cheerful, harmless way
1
6.0
Looking or behaving like a horse
1
4.2
Acting playful and eager, like a young dog
1
7.3
Playful and lively, someone enjoys small jokes and games
Playful and lively in a happy, energetic way
Antonyms
How Playful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word coltish comes from colt, meaning 'young male horse', plus the ending -ish meaning 'like' or 'somewhat'. So coltish describes someone or something that acts 'like' a young horse—full of energy, playful, and a bit wild.