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gambol

To run or jump about playfully and happily.
Intransitive Verb
past: gamboledpp: gamboleding: gamboling

This term evokes a sense of innocent, carefree joy, typically associated with young animals or children. It describes a specific type of movement that is erratic, bouncy, and devoid of a particular destination, emphasizing the emotional state of happiness over the physical act of traveling.

Because of its strong association with youth and nature, the word carries a light, whimsical connotation. It is rarely used in formal or professional contexts, appearing instead in literary descriptions or nostalgic narratives to create a vivid image of spirited playfulness.

Meanings

Intransitive Verb
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To run or jump about playfully and happily.

The lambs gambol in the meadow during the spring.

Examples

The young lambs gambol across the green meadow in the spring.

Look at those calves gamboling in the field.

Look at those calves gamboling in the field.

The forest sprites gambol through the ancient trees.

The forest sprites gambol through the ancient trees.

Fantasy

I remember how we used to gambol in the garden as children.

I remember how we used to gambol in the garden as children.

The puppies gamboled around the living room with excitement.

The puppies gamboled around the living room with excitement.

They gambol with pure joy under the summer sun.

They gambol with pure joy under the summer sun.

Watch the fawns gambol through the tall grass.

Watch the fawns gambol through the tall grass.

The children gamboled happily toward the ice cream truck.

The children gamboled happily toward the ice cream truck.

Let them gambol and play while they are still young.

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