frolicked
Cavorted with abandon
Frolicked is the past tense of frolic, meaning to play or move about cheerfully and energetically.
The word suggests lighthearted, carefree activity—children frolicking in the sprinklers, lambs frolicking in a meadow.
They frolicked on the beach until sunset.
Full of high-spirited joy
- merryCheerful and lively
- jubilantExtremely happy, triumphant
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
- delightedFeeling great pleasure
cheerful · mirthful · elated · buoyant · jovial · ebullient · blissful · radiant
Playful jumping about
- cavortingMoving playfully, energetically
- rompingPlaying with energetic movement
- prancingShowy high-stepping movement
- skippingRhythmic hopping locomotion
leaping · bounding · capering · frisking · dancing · bouncing · hopping · tumbling
Absurd, attention-seeking behavior
- mischiefPlayful troublesome behavior
- friskyLively and playful
- sportiveFond of games
- impishPlayfully mischievous in manner
whimsical · romp · lark · jape · jest · revel · horseplay · hijinks
Full of vim
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- sprightlyEnergetic and nimble
exuberant · effervescent · peppy · spry · nimble · agile · bouncy · zestful
Freed from a load
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- blitheCheerfully indifferent
- free-spiritedUninhibited by social expectations
- uninhibitedFree from self-censorship
spontaneous · unfettered · insouciant · liberated · untroubled · nonchalant · unconstrained · abandoned
gleeful
Full of high-spirited joy
delighted · cheerful · mirthful · elated · buoyant · jovial · ebullient · blissful · radiant · ecstatic
gamboling
Playful jumping about
- cavortingMoving playfully, energetically
- rompingPlaying with energetic movement
- prancingShowy high-stepping movement
skipping · leaping · bounding · capering · frisking · dancing · bouncing · hopping · tumbling · flitting
antics
Absurd, attention-seeking behavior
impish · whimsical · romp · lark · jape · jest · revel · horseplay · hijinks · tomfoolery
spirited
Full of vim
- vivaciousAttractively energetic and enthusiastic
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- livelyAnimated and energetic
sprightly · exuberant · effervescent · peppy · spry · nimble · agile · bouncy · zestful · vigorous
unburdened
Freed from a load
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- blitheCheerfully indifferent
- free-spiritedUninhibited by social expectations
uninhibited · spontaneous · unfettered · insouciant · liberated · untroubled · nonchalant · unconstrained · abandoned · easygoing