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Synonyms of coltish

7 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for coltish is spirited. Other synonyms of coltish are exuberant, frisky, frolicsome, high-spirited and unrestrained. The opposite of coltish is serious.

Synonyms and similar words for coltish

adjectiveLively, playful and undisciplined (often in a manner judged to be immature).

adjectiveTall, thin and awkward (especially of an older child or adolescent).

  • ganglyTall and thin, especially so as to cause physical awkwardness.

Opposite of coltish

adjectiveLively, playful and undisciplined (often in a manner judged to be immature).

Meaning of coltish

  1. adjective Lively, playful and undisciplined (often in a manner judged to be immature).
  2. adjective Tall, thin and awkward (especially of an older child or adolescent).

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Questions about synonyms of coltish

What is another word for coltish?
Coltish has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as spirited, exuberant, frisky, frolicsome, high-spirited, unrestrained and gangly.
What is the opposite of coltish?
The opposite of coltish is serious.
What does coltish mean?
Coltish means lively, playful and undisciplined (often in a manner judged to be immature).

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