cavorting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kəˈvɔːtɪŋ/
KK: /kəˈvɔrtɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of jumping or dancing around excitedly, often in a playful or lively manner.
Example
The children were cavorting in the park, laughing and playing together.
Conversation
Did you see the kids cavorting in the park yesterday?
Yeah, they looked like they were having so much fun!
I love watching their carefree cavorting during the weekends.
Same here! It always brings a smile to my face.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
frolicking
gamboling
prancing
Antonyms
sorrow
gloom
sadness
verb
Definition
To jump or dance around excitedly, often in a playful or lively manner.
Example
The children were cavorting in the park, laughing and playing games.
Tense Forms
Past: cavorted
Past Participle: cavorted
Conversation
Did you see the kids cavorting in the park yesterday?
Yeah, they seemed to be having a blast!
It was so joyful to watch them run around and cavorting freely.
Root Explanation
Cavorting originates from the verb 'cavort', which is believed to derive from the dialectal English 'cavort' (meaning to caper or dance about), possibly influenced by the French 'cavorter' (meaning to leap or skip). The word describes lively, playful movement, often in a joyful or carefree manner.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone joyfully 'leaping' or 'dancing about' — that's what cavorting means, capturing the essence of playful movement.
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