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rollickingly

rollickingly

8.1
In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together
  • adverb
  • /ˈrɑːlɪkɪŋli/
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  • The party was rollickingly cheerful, with everyone singing and dancing until late.

Examples

  • She laughed rollickingly at his jokes, filling the room with joy.

  • Their rollickingly carefree attitude was infectious, making the afternoon unforgettable.

  • The puppy ran rollickingly through the grass.

  • She laughed rollickingly at the funny joke!

  • The children played rollickingly in the park, laughing and running around without a care in the world.

  • During the party, they danced rollickingly to the upbeat music, filling the room with laughter and joy.

  • The dog chased the ball rollickingly, jumping and tumbling as it enjoyed the sunny afternoon.

Synonyms

wildly
vsrollickingly
104 2.9

In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling

is more joyful and playful rather than purely uncontrolled passion
enthusiastically
vsrollickingly
37 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

keeps eagerness but is more playfully carefree in tone
heartily
vsrollickingly
29 3.4

In a strong, happy, and sincere way

is more carefree and lively rather than deeply sincere feeling
merrily
vsrollickingly
23 1.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

is more carefree and loosely exuberant than plain cheer
delightfully
vsrollickingly
21 1.8

In a very pleasant way that makes you feel happy

is more lively and carefree rather than merely pleasant delight
gleefully
vsrollickingly
19 3.0

With great joy and excitement

is more carefree and boisterously playful than pure delight
joyfully
vsrollickingly
11 1.1

In a very happy way that shows delight

is more carefree and rollicking in joyful expression
energetically
vsrollickingly
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

is similar but emphasizes carefree joy over mere energy
joyously
vsrollickingly
5 3.0

In a way that shows great happiness and excitement

is more unrestrained and exuberantly carefree in feeling
delightedly
vsrollickingly
2 2.9

In a very happy way that shows pleasure

is more carefree and uninhibited in its joyful tone
exuberantly
vsrollickingly
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

leans more toward playful carefree revelry rather than plain energy
effusively
vsrollickingly
1 7.4

In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling

is enthusiastic but stays more playful and less excessive
riotously
vsrollickingly
1 7.5

In a loud, wild, and very lively way

is joyful too but more playful and less rough
rapturously
vsrollickingly
1 7.4

Showing great pleasure and excitement

is lighter and more carefree rather than intensely emotional
skippy
vsrollickingly
  • Informal
1 7.0

Acting or moving in a lively, bouncy way

is similar but more carefree and unrestrained in joy
zestfully
vsrollickingly
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

is similarly zesty but more carefree and rollicking in mood
roguishly
vsrollickingly
1 7.3

In a playful way that breaks small rules to make people laugh

is playful too but without the mischievous or cheeky edge
ebulliently
vsrollickingly
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is slightly more carefree and unrestrained in mood
boisterously
vsrollickingly
1 4.1

In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way

is joyful too but less loud and more playful overall
spiritedly
vsrollickingly
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

is more carefree and loosely exuberant rather than formal energy
zestily
vsrollickingly
1 5.3

In a lively and excited way

is more carefree and exuberantly playful than plain enthusiasm
mirthfully
vsrollickingly
6.3

In a happy, laughing way

is more carefree and unrestrained in joyful expression
chirpily
vsrollickingly
  • Informal
5.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy

is more carefree and unrestrained in joyful expression
like a kid on a rollercoaster
vsrollickingly
  • Informal
8.3

Very excited and happy in an obvious way

is joyful too but more free and loosely exuberant
perkily
vsrollickingly
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is more unrestrained and playfully carefree than confident cheer
springily
vsrollickingly
6.1

In a lively, bouncy way full of energy

adds a freer, more rollicking sense to that bounce
jollily
vsrollickingly
4.5

In a cheerful and lively way

is more exuberant and less restrained in playful spirit
rhapsodically
vsrollickingly
9.7

In a way that shows great excitement and strong feeling

is lighter and more easygoing rather than intensely rapturous
sportively
vsrollickingly
  • Literature
7.0

In a playful, lively way that shows enjoyment

is more unrestrained and exuberantly carefree than mere play
bouncily
vsrollickingly
4.0

In a lively, energetic way with light jumps

is similar but feels freer, more joyful, and unrestrained
friskily
vsrollickingly
4.6

In a lively, playful way full of energy

leans more toward unrestrained joyous revelry than mild play
gayly
vsrollickingly
  • Archaic
7.0

In a happy, lively way that shows joy

is more unrestrained and playfully carefree than plain cheer

Antonyms

3 4.4

In a boring way that shows little interest or energy

3 5.5

In a serious and sad way

How Lively

boisterously
1 4.1
rollickingly
8.1
merrily
23 1.0
cheerfully
34 1.0
pleasantly
50 1.0

Surface Forms

rollickingly positive

Morphology

rollickingly = rollicking (transparent) = rollick + ing + ly

The adverb is a straightforward adjective-to-adverb formation: 'rollick' -> 'rollicking' (adjective) -> 'rollickingly' with the productive suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

The word rollickingly comes from rollick, which is linked to roll and gives the image of 'rolling' with laughter or fun. So to behave rollickingly is to act in a carefree, joyful, lively way.