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frolicsome Antonyms

Opposite of frolicsome

Pinning down the opposite of frolicsome requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lively, merry, and full of playful energy or high spirits.

Usage Example

"The serious puppies chased each other in circles across the sunlit lawn."

Strongest
serious
solemn
Strong
somber
glum
lethargic
sedate
dour
listless

Similar words to frolicsome

Words similar to frolicsome shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

playful
frisky
sportive
rollicking
high-spirited
lively
merry
spirited
See all synonyms of frolicsome

• Nearby Words

frog
froggy
frolic
frolicsome
from
front
frontage

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Frolicsome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/frolicsome
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