gamboling 1 of 2

noun

variants or gambolling
Definition of gambolingnext
as in romping

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gamboling

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verb

variants or gambolling
present participle of gambol
as in dancing
to play and run about happily dog owners chat while their pooches gambol on the park's great lawn

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gamboling
  1. leaping
  2. frolic
  3. dalliance
  4. amusement
  5. relaxation
Verb
  • Soon, people are leaping forward to yank their bag off the carousel.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, the hallway bathroom upgrades existing tile with an amber shower curtain and emerald leaping cheetah wallpaper from The House of Scalamandré, which Haller chose as a subtle nod to The Royal Tenenbaums.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of leaping
Noun
  • There’s no shortage of fun things to do outside in Chicago during the chilly months, however there’s one activity that will prove to be super exciting for a date night, family adventure, or a friends’ frolic in the city.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Never too busy to ride rollercoasters and frolic with school kids, the prince of Pyongyang also found time to take on a wife, Ri Sol-Ju, whom the New York Times compared to the British Duchess Kate Middleton.
    Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2012
Definition of frolic
Noun
  • Malik Rutherford, who combined with Singleton to account for 40 percent of the team’s receiving yards and touchdowns, decided to return to Tech and will suit up for the bowl game after a brief dalliance with the transfer portal.
    J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This could resurrect old flames from the dead, as well as lead to unexpected dalliances with the biggest rake in town.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of dalliance
Noun
  • Cohen repeated in stunned amusement, while Cooper laughed uncontrollably.
    Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The indoor amusement center features bumper cars, go-kart racing, laser tag, mini golf, bowling, pool tables, a ropes course, and arcade games.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of amusement
Noun
  • The alternating temperatures are said to reduce muscle soreness and increase relaxation—a thoughtful addition for those looking to fully recharge.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Incorporate downtime into the itinerary for naps, relaxation by the pool, or even quiet reading time. 8.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of relaxation
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gamboled

gamboling

gambols

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