Synonyms for Gambol & Similar Words
Definition of gambol
- noun
- gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement; "it was all done in play"; "their frolic in the surf threatened to become ugly"
- verb
- play boisterously; "The children frolicked in the garden"; "the gamboling lambs in the meadows"; "The toddlers romped in the playroom"
11 synonyms found
Writing tips for "gambol"
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