Frolicful

/ˈfrɑlɪkfəl/ adjective

Definition

Full of frolic; playful, merry, and enjoying lighthearted amusement or fun.

Etymology

Compound of 'frolic' + '-ful' (suffix meaning full of). This adjective formation follows standard English morphology to create an adjective meaning 'characterized by frolic.'

Kelly Says

Most '-ful' adjectives are common (joyful, beautiful, careful), but 'frolicful' is rare, suggesting that by the time English was standardizing its vocabulary, people preferred other words like 'playful' or 'gay' for this concept.

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