FROLICKING Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

frolicking 1 of 2

noun

as in relaxation

activity engaged in to amuse oneself a night of frolicking by three soldiers just before they are sent to the war zone

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frolicking

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verb

present participle of frolic

as in dancing

to play and run about happily scores of swimmers were frolicking in the ocean surf along the beach

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as in playing

to engage in activity for amusement he would rather frolic than do yard work any day of the week

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Recent Examples of frolicking

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Elk are fond of wallows in the heat of the summer, often frolicking in them late in the afternoon. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 Franklin’s debut in Blacksburg was a frolicking, stress-free celebration of what Virginia Tech fans hope will be a return to better days. — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 The small-dog park remained on top of the 100 African graves — though pets are prohibited from frolicking in the island’s other cemeteries. — Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026 Many a time while working in the field, Walker and her team saw their target species frolicking above their heads, yet their nets remained frustratingly empty at the end of the night. — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The star took a break from basking in the sun and frolicking through the waves, lining up on the white sand in front of the ocean with her BFFs for a silly dance party. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 24 Aug. 2026 Even the dreadful summer, when thousands of dead alewives washed ashore, couldn’t stop the O’Rourke kids from frolicking in Lake Michigan. — Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Set up shop on Ponquogue Beach or Meschutt Beach, and enjoy frolicking in the water and listening to the waves. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 Derek Lam Like most fashion people in August, Robert Rodriguez isn’t frolicking on the Med. — Rebecca Suhrawardi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for frolicking

Noun

Quiet relaxation rooms and outdoor terraces are focused firmly on the surrounding peaks, encouraging guests to look up rather than down at their phones.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
For a respite after long days of exploring the city, Dior Spa Plaza Athénée, Christian Dior’s first European spa, is an on-site venue with a strong relaxation and beauty philosophy—a favorite for the high-fashion crowd and tastemakers in the city.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of relaxation

Verb

This movie features a flash mob with you and Jasmine Trinca dancing to the Rolling Stones.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Built for polar exploration, this vessel features a cozy alpine-meets-the-sea vibe, with faux-fur pillows, plush blankets for staying warm and three fireplaces with dancing water vapor flames.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of dancing

Verb

Rather than playing as two traditional wingers, in this moment, both players were on the left flank.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Rumors have circulated that Stan may be playing Harvey Dent, the district attorney who eventually becomes the villainous Two-Face and was previously portrayed by Aaron Eckhart, Tommy Lee Jones, and Billy Dee Williams.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of playing

Noun

There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking!

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Buildings drip with embellishments; monuments to the city’s writers, artists and musicians seem to be on every corner, and the public transit system and plentiful taxis made for a fun and easy whistle-stop tour of some of Budapest’s main sites.

— Lucy Handley, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of fun

Verb

Euphoric players cavorting in disbelief, long-suffering fans crumpling to their knees in tears, commentators’ voices cracking at the drama of it all.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 27 July 2026
McGinley photographed models cavorting naked (always naked) through sand dunes in the Mojave Desert and pine forests in Vermont, in a frigid ice cave in upstate New York and perched above a rushing waterfall in Tennessee.

— Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 4 July 2026

Definition of cavorting

Noun

Her 7 year old and 5 year old are enrolled in a recreation league for football and cheerleading, but the $398 cost is putting a strain on the family's finances, Patterson said.

— Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Once officers connected the missing girl with the dog that had been found near the recreation center, a massive law enforcement search began.

— Yana Johnson, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of recreation

Verb

Herbert repeatedly connected with Ladd McConkey early in the game, and later found him for a touchdown, but that option disappeared near the end of the third quarter when the standout receiver suffered a chest injury while leaping to make a catch.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026
From its uppermost floors, people were leaping out to their deaths, windmilling in terror toward the concrete below.

— Kurt Loder, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

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Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett, a legendary figure in the game and not known to smile often, was among the staff drafted in to help dress Arrow for the occasion — much to Arrow’s own amusement.

— Michael Bailey, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In stories centered on objects ranging from a button to a tin soldier, young authors recognize the it-narrative’s potential not only for amusement but for showcasing the power of the small and marginal.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of amusement

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