rollicking
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6.0
- adjective
- /ˈrɑːlɪkɪŋ/
- The children laughed and played in the park, enjoying a rollicking game of tag.
Examples
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Join us next week when we spice up the airwaves with a rollicking discussion of bulgur.
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But it was predominantly a rollicking piece of entertainment.
Blog text (7) -
You know, it has the drops, it has some of the turns, and it's just a rollicking fun ride.
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A big, bouncy, rollicking family.
Fiction book (1993) -
The big picture: They put on a roaring, rollicking show for you fans, and it's not just all high-tech razzle-dazzle.
Blog text (22) -
Factor in the terrific characters and some very cogent takes on human nature, and you've got a rollicking thriller.
Blog text (25) -
In an era dominated by laissez-faire ideology, Roosevelt thought politicians could actually do something to make life better for the average citizen, and he had a rollicking good time trying.
Academic text (2002) -
They're full of lively charm, packed with energy, and despite their bite-sized, daily, four-panel structure, they tell huge and rollicking tales that span the country and even the world.
Blog text (11) -
Back in India, Manny had a similar reputation for giving rollicking parties with a touch of profundity, but Celie, the more serious of the two, had properly calibrated their evenings to a few sedate dinner parties with foreign couples.
Fiction book (1990) -
In "Bulldog Drummond and the Grim Reaper," Michael Coney has written a rollicking story of pulse-pounding terror, with some humor and hijinks thrown into the mix.
Fiction book (1996)
Synonyms
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1.3
Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm
35
9.8
Cheerful and lively without worry
30
4.1
Full of busy, noisy activity and many people
27
4.0
Causes strong excitement and makes people want to act
22
5.9
Very happy and full of energy
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6.6
Full of energy and fast activity
18
4.7
Loud and energetic, like a happy crowd or party
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9.9
Lively and exciting, like a busy party or club
13
3.7
Very exciting and enjoyable, especially for music or parties
12
2.0
Full of energy and cheerful movement
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9.0
Feeling lively and playful, ready to dance and have fun
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8.2
Very lively and full of energy
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3.1
Feeling happy and full of energy
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3.9
Showing lively, happy energy
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4.4
Acting silly and playful without being serious
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7.0
Acting or moving in a lively, bouncy way
1
7.8
Being playful and lively like a young horse
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7.6
Full of playful, lively energy
1
7.7
Being lively and cheerful, often a little cheeky
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7.3
Playful and lively, someone enjoys small jokes and games
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7.4
Playful and silly in a way that makes people laugh
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8.7
Loud and lively in a wild way
Playful and lively in a happy, energetic way
Being full of energy and cheerful
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Morphology
Etymology
Rollicking comes from rollick, a playful old word that probably mixes roll ('rolling') and lark ('playful fun'). So, to be rollicking is to feel lively and joyful, as if you are 'rolling' with excitement and having a playful adventure, which is why it means 'lively and full of fun'.