ROLLICKING Synonyms: 297 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈrä-li-kiŋ

Definition of rollicking

as in raucous

being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way reunions with his friends from college were usually rollicking affairs

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as in playful

given to good-natured joking or teasing a rollicking boy who quickly charms everyone he meets

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rollicking

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noun

as in relaxation

activity engaged in to amuse oneself likes to indulge in mindless rollicking after a day at work in order to relax

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rollicking

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verb

present participle of rollick

as in playing

to engage in activity for amusement an educator who realized that children need to rollick as well as to study and learn

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as in dancing

to play and run about happily children rollicking during recess

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Recent Examples of rollicking

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His lightning guitar work — alongside a mandolinist, fiddler, upright-bassist and banjo player who are not too shabby on their respective strings themselves — delivered a rollicking half-hour that gave the fans in the bleachers plenty to dance to. — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 21 Sep. 2025 Ghost Hounds opened Saturday’s show with a rollicking 45 minute performance showcasing cuts from their latest studio album, September’s A Little Calamity. — Jim Ryan, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2021 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 In 2009, Christopher McDougall published Born to Run, a rollicking account of the distance running feats of a tribe living in Mexico’s Copper Canyons known as the Tarahumara. — Martin Fritz Huber, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2019 See All Example Sentences for rollicking

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rollicking

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Because whatever deficiencies this squad might have, it’s backed by a massive, raucous army.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Yesterday, on a raucous Centre Court, Maya Joint formally announced herself.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 July 2026

Definition of raucous

Noun

Transforming unused outdoor areas creates functional spaces for relaxation and enjoyment.

— Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
Pillars of Greek culture, like an open-air cinema and taverna-inspired dining, anchor the experience, which also offers a standalone spa plus fitness center complete with a Finnish sauna and outdoor yoga deck for extra relaxation.

— Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Definition of relaxation

Verb

Win prizes playing interactive games, network with artists and entrepreneurs and enjoy signature drinks and bar snacks available for purchase.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
Men leaders can pay attention to and be mindful of who in the workplace may be playing more of an emotional support role that falls outside their job description.

— Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of playing

Verb

Though the statement was initially shared alongside a video of the two of them dancing with their 5-year-old son, Mauz Mosley Muniz, the post was removed.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 2 July 2026
For years the company has pushed the frontier of what legged robots can do, taking inspiration from dancing, parkour, and gymnastics.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of dancing

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Set in the San Bernardino Mountains (like Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead), Oak Glen is home to acres of apple orchards, bed-and-breakfasts, and a family fun park, Oak Tree Mountain.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
Every Sunday, the kids club—adorably called Sweet Potato—organizes eco-educational activities such as bamboo kit workshops and pigment painting classes, and the shallow end of the beachfront infinity pool delivers hours of watery fun.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Definition of fun

Verb

However, incorporating the latest luxury pool design trends can take backyard entertaining to another level.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
And frankly, returning viewers as well, since the Enola Holmes films, while entertaining enough, don’t exactly linger in the memory.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026

Definition of entertaining

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