frolicly

adverb · 17th century

This word skips across the page with a mischievous glint in its eye.

In a manner that is playful, merry, and full of spirited enjoyment.

In the wild

“The lambs hopped frolicly across the meadow as the first signs of spring warmed the earth.”

Origin

Formed from the Dutch vrolijk, entering English usage around the early 1600s to describe light fun.