coltish

Example Sentences

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One of the youngsters was a coltish winger from Carmagnola, a pretty market town just south of Turin.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2023

And those girls are indeed a light: Sidney and Singleton show giggly chemistry as sisters and coltish joy on the tennis courts.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2021

No, it’s the coltish arms and legs gaining proficiency in the vocabulary of Nureyev and Baryshnikov that define “Billy Elliot’s” compelling core.

From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2018

“It’s like we’re in the best English class ever,” Hedges answered with coltish enthusiasm.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2018

She can get away with a little impertinence, with coltish liberties.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood