coltish

colt·ish

adj \ˈkōl-tish\

Definition of COLTISH

1

a : not subjected to discipline b : frisky, playful <coltish antics>

2

: of, relating to, or resembling a colt <coltish legs>

— colt·ish·ly adverb

— colt·ish·ness noun

Examples of COLTISH

1. <off camera the actor is high-spiritedly coltish, but turns serious once the camera starts rolling>

First Known Use of COLTISH

14th century

Related to COLTISH

Synonyms: antic, playful, elfish, fay, frisky, frolicsome, larky, rollicking, sportful, sportive

Antonyms: earnest, serious-minded, sober, sobersided

Related Words: coy, kittenish; gay, happy, lighthearted, whimsical; energetic, frolic, jocund, lively, merry, spirited, sprightly, spunky, vivacious; devilish, impish, knavish, mischievous, pixie (also pixy), rascally, roguish; amusing, diverting, enjoyable, entertaining, fun, pleasurable; dabbling, frivolous, goofy, silly, trifling; delightful, pleasant, pleasing; jesting, jocose, jocular, joking, prankish, teasing

Near Antonyms: dutiful, responsible; grave, grim, serious, solemn, somber (or sombre), stern, stolid; no-nonsense, priggish, starchy, stuffy; decorous, formal, proper, sedate, staid; guarded, inhibited, restrained

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Rhymes with COLTISH

doltish