Synonyms of the word

sportive

• adj. gay; frolicsome; merry.
• adj. Playful, coltish.
• adj. Interested in sport.
• adj. Sporty, good at sport.
• n. (cycling) cyclosportive.

coltish

• adj. Lively and playful; frisky.

diversion

• n. (military) A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.
• n. A hobby; an activity that distracts the mind.
• n. The act of diverting.
• n. Removal of water via a canal.
• n. (transport) A detour, such as during road construction.
• n. (transport) The rerouting of cargo or passengers to a new transshipment point or destination, or to a…
• n. (law) Officially halting or suspending a formal criminal or juvenile justice proceeding and referral of…

frolicky

• adj. (obsolete) frolicsome.

frolicsome

• adj. Characterised or marked by frolicking; playful.

playful

• adj. liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
• adj. funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome.
• adj. fun, recreational, not serious.
• adj. experimental.

recreation

• n. Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates.
• n. The process of recreating something.
• n. The result of this process.

rollicking

• v. present participle of rollick.
• n. (Britain) A scolding, a bollocking.
• adj. carefree, merry and boisterous.