rollicking

adjective

rol·​lick·​ing ˈrä-li-kiŋ How to pronounce rollicking (audio)
: boisterously carefree, joyful, or high-spirited
a rollicking adventure film

Examples of rollicking in a Sentence

We had a rollicking good time. reunions with his friends from college were usually rollicking affairs
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Joy’s jazzy, smoky version of the Marvin Gaye classic, coupled with her velvety vocals, sparked another rollicking ovation led by John who was the first to stand up. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 4 Feb. 2023 His setlist, a rollicking walk-down-memory-lane of solo hits, NKOTB favorites, standards, show tunes and cover songs, showcased his range as an entertainer, musical virtuoso and keen collaborator. Sonal Dutt, Peoplemag, 23 Jan. 2023 From the first rollicking guitar notes, King brings her signature intrepid swagger, delighting in exposing a cheating lover. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2023 This might not be saying much, since the entire movie, a rollicking and ruminative look at the director’s childhood and teenage years, could hardly have been made by anyone else. Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2022 See all Example Sentences for rollicking 

Word History

First Known Use

1811, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rollicking was in 1811

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“Rollicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rollicking. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

rollicking

adjective
rol·​lick·​ing ˈräl-ik-iŋ How to pronounce rollicking (audio)
: full of fun and good spirits

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