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as in raucous
being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
reunions with his friends from college were usually rollicking affairs
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as in playful
given to good-natured joking or teasing
a rollicking boy who quickly charms everyone he meets
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as in relaxation
activity engaged in to amuse oneself
likes to indulge in mindless rollicking after a day at work in order to relax
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as in playing
to engage in activity for amusement
an educator who realized that children need to rollick as well as to study and learn
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as in dancing
to play and run about happily
children rollicking during recess
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Recent Examples of rollicking
Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2019
Rodrigo won three in total, actually, including best new artist, capping off a rollicking 15-month stretch.
—New York Times, 6 Apr. 2022
It’s a rollicking, joyful piece, and from the opening bars Miró played with a unity that was almost disorienting.
—Elizabeth Nonemaker, baltimoresun.com, 15 Nov. 2021
Ghost Hounds opened Saturday’s show with a rollicking 45 minute performance showcasing cuts from their latest studio album, September’s A Little Calamity.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021
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Adjective
In 2009, Christopher McDougall published Born to Run, a rollicking account of the distance running feats of a tribe living in Mexico’s Copper Canyons known as the Tarahumara.
—Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2019
Rodrigo won three in total, actually, including best new artist, capping off a rollicking 15-month stretch.
—New York Times, 6 Apr. 2022
It’s a rollicking, joyful piece, and from the opening bars Miró played with a unity that was almost disorienting.
—Elizabeth Nonemaker, baltimoresun.com, 15 Nov. 2021
Ghost Hounds opened Saturday’s show with a rollicking 45 minute performance showcasing cuts from their latest studio album, September’s A Little Calamity.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rollicking
Adjective
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Colbert also announced the cancellation to his own audience on Thursday's episode of The Late Show, which was greeted with a raucous round of booing.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
18 July 2025
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The course last hosted The Open in 2019, when Shane Lowry triumphed in front of a raucous home crowd.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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As the twins of the zodiac, Gemini parents are playful, adaptable, and quick on their feet.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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White, who goes by Baby J, was described by cousin Raven Jackson as sweet, playful and charismatic.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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For those seeking relaxation with a partner, the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort offers restorative services lead by cardiologist Dr. Martin G. Bloom.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
24 July 2025
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However, the effect is somewhat modulated by other chemical compounds that promote relaxation in tea.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Further factions emerge from there, as people start playing the game within the Squid Game, forming pockets of friendships and alliances, real and fake.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Dec. 2024
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The World Junior tournament is always good for some surprises; a couple of unexpected players emerging as top scorers or playing well in big moments, or a traditional top nation getting upset in the medal round.—
Corey Pronman,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The bar queues remain orderly, the chat is boisterous, but body odour is now rife.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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At a boisterous court hearing Monday, America’s largest for-profit prison company asked a Kansas judge to reconsider whether it should be allowed to reopen its shuttered Leavenworth prison as an immigrant detention center.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Fish at Shaw Park Hunt Family Nature Center in Springdale will host a fishing fun day at 9 a.m. Friday at Shaw Family Park, 7341 W. Downum Road, in Springdale.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
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Choosing fun and satisfying foods and choosing smart and healthy foods need not be two different things.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The house had multiple assets, including a grand entrance, original details, a welcoming front porch and a two-story carriage house that offered additional space for entertaining.—
Lana Bortolot,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Again, sight lines within the home are extended, making this the area perfect for entertaining groups of all sizes, including large parties.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Yanga features the vibrant colors, lively rhythms, melodic tunes, and bold concepts of Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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Visitors are always welcome to join the event for a lively meeting filled with camaraderie, inspiring guest speakers, and a delicious lunch.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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“Rollicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rollicking. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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