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bouncily

bouncily

4.0
In a lively, energetic way with light jumps
  • adverb
  • /ˈbaʊnsɪli/
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  • The ball moved bouncily across the court after hitting the ground.

Examples

  • The children played bouncily in the park.

  • She walked bouncily down the street.

  • The puppy ran bouncily around the garden, chasing its tail.

  • She skipped bouncily down the street after hearing the good news.

  • The children ran bouncily down the hill, laughing as they went.

  • She greeted her friends bouncily, her excitement evident in her voice.

  • The puppy jumped bouncily around the yard, full of energy and joy.

Synonyms

energetically
vsbouncily
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

includes springy motion but emphasizes pure energy rather than bounce
dynamically
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2 4.6

In a lively and energetic way

is springy and light rather than forceful or heavy energy
animatedly
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2 4.3

Talks or moves with energy and excitement

is springy in motion while this stresses expressive animation
exuberantly
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1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

is springy and playful rather than intensely emotional
skippy
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  • Informal
1 7.0

Acting or moving in a lively, bouncy way

focuses more on springy motion rather than general liveliness
buoyantly
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1 5.2

In a cheerful, positive, lively way

is springy and physical rather than expressing optimism
spryly
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1 5.6

To move quickly and lightly with energy

leans more toward springy bounce rather than nimble agility
spiritedly
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1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

is springy in motion while this stresses enthusiasm more
ebulliently
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1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

focuses on springy physical quality rather than expressive enthusiasm
with a blast
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  • Informal
1 5.9

In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate

is springy and rhythmic rather than focused on celebration
springily
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6.1

In a lively, bouncy way full of energy

is lively and springy but with broader energetic sense
hoppity
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  • Informal
7.4

Moving in small playful jumps like a rabbit

is springy but not limited to small hopping motion
jiggety
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  • UK
9.3

Lively and bouncy in a way that looks jerky

is springy and energetic but usually smoother than jerky motion
friskily
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4.6

In a lively, playful way full of energy

is more about springy motion than playful behaviour
sportily
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4.4

In a lively, energetic, stylish way like wearing exercise clothes

is energetic and springy but not focused on sportiness
buzzingly
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6.6

In an excited, busy way full of lively talk

is springy in movement while this highlights excitement and talk
rollickingly
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8.1

In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together

is springy in motion while this stresses carefree joy
chirpily
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  • Informal
5.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy

is springy and bouncy while this highlights cheerful tone

Antonyms

3 5.7

In a way that shows little energy or interest

3 3.6

Slowly and with little energy

How Energetic

vibrantly
2 3.5
bouncily
4.0
cheerfully
34 1.0
calmly
110 1.0
listlessly
3 5.7

Surface Forms

bouncily positive
bouncier comparative
bounciest superlative

Morphology

bouncily = bouncy (transparent) = bouncy + ly

Formed from the adjective 'bouncy' with the regular adverbial suffix '-ly'; the orthographic change from '-y' to '-i-' before '-ly' is predictable.

Etymology

The word bouncily comes from the verb bounce, which describes a ball 'springing' or 'jumping back' when it hits the ground, and the ending -ly means 'in a way'. So to move bouncily is to move 'lively' and 'springy'.