Definition

In a manner that involves bouncing or jumping up and down.

Example

The children played bouncingly on the trampoline, laughing with joy.

Conversation

Did you see how the kids were bouncingly playing on the trampoline?

Yes, it looked like so much fun!

I wish I could join them and jump around like that.

You definitely should! It’s a great way to let loose.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bouncingly → It is formed from "bouncing" (the present participle of "bounce", which comes from Middle English "bouncen", meaning to rebound or spring back) and "-ly" (a suffix meaning in a manner of). The word "bouncingly" means in a manner that rebounds or springs back.

Memory Tip

Think of something that moves in a lively way, like it is 'springing back' — that's what 'bouncingly' means.

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