Coltish

/ˈkəʊltɪʃ/
adjective

Behaving playful or full of energy, just like a young, unruly horse.

The coltish children were running around the playground.
Visual representation of "coltish" - Behaving playful or full of energy, just like a young, unruly horse.
adjective

Being awkward or clumsy because of fast growth in adolescence.

The coltish teenager struggled with his rapidly growing body.
Visual representation of "coltish" - Being awkward or clumsy because of fast growth in adolescence.
adjective

Behaving playful or full of energy, just like a young, unruly horse.

The coltish children were running around the playground.
Visual representation of "coltish" - Behaving playful or full of energy, just like a young, unruly horse.
adjective

Being awkward or clumsy because of fast growth in adolescence.

The coltish teenager struggled with his rapidly growing body.
Visual representation of "coltish" - Being awkward or clumsy because of fast growth in adolescence.
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Playfulness emphasized

Focus on the lively, energetic behavior that is often endearing or amusing.

Illustration for Playfulness emphasized
Her coltish antics during the family reunion brought smiles to everyone.
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Youthful connotation

Use 'coltish' when describing young people or animals showing exuberance.

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The coltish puppy's playful leaps entertained the children.
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Avoid formal contexts

'Coltish' is casual and might not be suitable for serious or formal situations.

Illustration for Avoid formal contexts
In the business meeting, her coltish demeanor was deemed inappropriate.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Playfulness emphasized

Focus on the lively, energetic behavior that is often endearing or amusing.

Illustration for Playfulness emphasized
Her coltish antics during the family reunion brought smiles to everyone.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Youthful connotation

Use 'coltish' when describing young people or animals showing exuberance.

Illustration for Youthful connotation
The coltish puppy's playful leaps entertained the children.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid formal contexts

'Coltish' is casual and might not be suitable for serious or formal situations.

Illustration for Avoid formal contexts
In the business meeting, her coltish demeanor was deemed inappropriate.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Playfulness emphasized

Focus on the lively, energetic behavior that is often endearing or amusing.

Illustration for Playfulness emphasized
Her coltish antics during the family reunion brought smiles to everyone.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Youthful connotation

Use 'coltish' when describing young people or animals showing exuberance.

Illustration for Youthful connotation
The coltish puppy's playful leaps entertained the children.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Avoid formal contexts

'Coltish' is casual and might not be suitable for serious or formal situations.

Illustration for Avoid formal contexts
In the business meeting, her coltish demeanor was deemed inappropriate.
Visual representation of the word "Coltish"

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