romping

ADJECTIVE

frisky

Synonyms

STRONGEST

jumpy lively playful

WEAK

active antic bouncy coltish dashing feeling one's oats frolicsome full of beans gamesome high-spirited in high spirits kittenish larkish peppy prankish rollicking spirited sportive wicked zesty zippy

Antonyms

WEAK

depressed down lifeless

ADJECTIVE

harum-scarum

Synonyms

STRONG

daring rash wild

WEAK

carefree careless disorderly erratic flighty foolhardy giddy haphazard hasty imprudent irresponsible light-minded negligent regardless scatty thoughtless

ADJECTIVE

rollicking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boisterous jaunty joyful joyous lighthearted merry spirited sprightly

STRONG

antic cavorting

WEAK

carefree cheerful devil-may-care exuberant frisky frolicsome glad happy hearty jovial playful rip-roaring sportive

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed lazy lethargic sad unhappy upset

WEAK

serious solemn

NOUN

fun

Synonyms

STRONGEST

celebration distraction enjoyment joke joy laughter pastime pleasure sport

STRONG

absurdity ball blast buffoonery cheer clowning diversion entertainment escapade festivity foolery frolic gaiety gambol game grins holiday horseplay jocularity jollity junketing merriment merrymaking mirth nonsense picnic playfulness recreation rejoicing relaxation riot romp solace tomfoolery treat whoopee

WEAK

big-time good time high jinks jesting joking living it up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

work

STRONG

chore drudgery labor task

Example Sentences

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PSV are romping towards another Eredivisie title with a 16-point lead at the top of the table.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

The square is quiet, no garlic wreaths, no romping crowd, no fiesta.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

From the road one recent morning, black and white Labradors could be seen romping about inside pens, excitedly barking and wagging tails.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024

There is little difference between the exaggerated terror of a thunderstorm react video or the staged awe on display while romping around in a ball pit of sprinkles.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2024

The two tiger cubs, romping in the jungle undergrowth near their den, prick up their ears.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

romping

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