FROLICSOMELY

Etymology

Adverb

frolicsomely (comparative more frolicsomely, superlative most frolicsomely)

In a frolicsome manner.

Source: Wiktionary


FROLICSOME

Frol"ic*some, a.

Definition: Full of gayety and mirth; given to pranks; sportive. Old England, who takes a frolicsome brain fever once every two or three years, for the benefit of her doctors. Sir W. Scott.

– Frol"ic*some*ly, adv.

– Frol"ic*some*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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