The frisky puppy bounded around the yard, bringing joy to everyone watching.
synonyms
livelyplayfulspirited
word origin — The word 'frisky' originates from the late 17th century, possibly a variant of 'frisk,' which means to leap or skip playfully.
frisky, regimental, congruent, unrequited, indisputable: meanings and examples
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frisky · adjective/ˈfrɪs.ki/
full of energy and enthusiasm
The frisky puppy bounded around the yard, bringing joy to everyone watching.
Synonyms: lively, playful, spirited
Origin: The word 'frisky' originates from the late 17th century, possibly a variant of 'frisk,' which means to leap or skip playfully.
regimental · adjective/ˌrɛdʒɪˈmɛn(t)l/
relating to a regiment or its members
The soldiers marched in a regimental formation, their movements synchronized perfectly as they practiced for the parade.
Synonyms: military, battalion, troop
Origin: from the French 'régiment', based on Latin 'regimentum', from 'regere' meaning 'to rule'
congruent · adjective/ˈkɑːŋɡruənt/
having the same size and shape
The two triangles we studied in class were congruent, as they had exactly the same size and shape.
Synonyms: congruous, identical, equal
Origin: Late Latin 'congruens', from 'congruere' meaning 'to agree.'
unrequited · adjective/ˌʌn.rɪˈkwaɪ.t̬ɪd/
not reciprocated or returned in terms of love or affection
Her unrequited love for him was evident in the way she would always look for excuses to be near him.
Synonyms: unreturned, one-sided, unreciprocated
Origin: The word 'unrequited' comes from the Latin 'requit-,' which is the past participle of 'requirere,' meaning 'to seek again, to ask for.' The prefix 'un-' indicates negation.
indisputable · adjective/ˌɪndəˈspjuːtəbl/
unable to be challenged or denied
The scientist presented indisputable evidence that climate change is primarily caused by human activity.