as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
a gamesome lass who seemed to revel in the sheer joy of living
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Recent Examples of gamesome
But there is another level of dissimulation that seems at odds with this gamesome trickery.
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Sam Sacks, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
Lu’s immaculately handmade pictures, which consist entirely of brightly hued concentric circles, appear simultaneously gamesome and cerebral.
—Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2022
Sam Sacks, WSJ, 18 Mar. 2022
Lu’s immaculately handmade pictures, which consist entirely of brightly hued concentric circles, appear simultaneously gamesome and cerebral.
—Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamesome
Adjective
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Focus on learning things that excite you to keep the process joyful.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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While the figure skater has become known for her carefree and joyful persona, she has suddenly been thrust into the spotlight, which has brought some unwelcome attention.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Inside my body the sense of decision feels invigorating and exuberant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The gold medalist skyrocketed to fame after her exuberant free skate at the Milan Cortina games.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On April 4, Ogden will take part in the frolicsome, 100 percent amateur Nordic X race at the tiny Cochran’s Ski Area in Vermont.—
Bill Donahue,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Known for her glamorous pursuits and doomed affairs, Princess Margaret has gone down in history as the frolicsome foil to her ever poised and solemn sister, Queen Elizabeth II.—
Maggie Turner,
Air Mail,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Locals consistently rave about FIG and Leon’s Oyster Shop, though wandering around aimlessly—especially on the city’s lively King Street—is part of the fun, too.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anecdotally, schools with bell-to-bell bans report livelier lunchtime conversations, and some research suggests that time and distance are critical for counteracting phones’ addictive tendencies.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But today, beachgoers continue to stroll, sunbathe and frolic buck naked on that stretch of sand, in defiance of the law.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Alongside her, child actors dance and frolic with shadow puppetry in the land of make-believe, where youths go on adventures and learn math, science and reading skills.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Rose, a bubbly Guyanese woman, opened the store in 2009 and teaches classes online.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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The bubbly beverage can be enjoyed on its own or used to make fun mocktail recipes.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The waterproof, buoyant outfits maintain body temperature for six hours, manufacturers say, even when temperatures are as low as -20 C (-4 F).—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Though the show’s structure is rather run-of-the-mill despite some very bizarre crimes, the characters keep this series buoyant.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Angela Rodriguez, the effervescent operations manager of the boat, talked about how all the crew members were handpicked for not just their familiarity of ribereño traditions and culture but for leading with their hearts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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There was a joyful electricity inside the arena, the effervescent buzz of witnessing high-stakes hoops with none of the anxious tension that normally accompanies a win-or-go-home playoff game.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Gamesome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gamesome. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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