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Gleeful vs Frolicsome - What's the difference?

gleeful | frolicsome | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between gleeful and frolicsome

is that gleeful is exuberantly or triumphantly joyful while frolicsome is given to frolicking; playful.

gleeful

English

Alternative forms

* gleefull (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.

    • Synonyms

    * elated * exhilarated * high-spirited * overjoyed

    Related terms

    * glee * gleefully

    frolicsome

    English

    Alternative forms

    * frolicksome

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Given to frolicking; playful.

    • Derived terms

    *frolicsomeness