romped

VERB

have fun, enjoy oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cavort frolic gambol prance

STRONG

caper celebrate frisk lark play revel roister skip skylark sport

WEAK

cut capers cut up fool around go on the town kid around let loose make merry rollic whoop it up

Example Sentences

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A 40-year-old project manager at the Getty Research Institute, Dwyer held his 2-year-old daughter as his son, 6, romped on a pleasant afternoon in Sierra Madre’s Memorial Park.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Meanwhile the NBA's Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons romped to a fifth straight win and the San Antonio Spurs kept the pressure on West leaders Oklahoma City Thunder with an eighth straight triumph.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Profits, after an initial hit, romped to new highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

Zverev romped through the set in 28 minutes as Tien's unforced error count mounted.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Laurie’s eyes followed her with pleasure, for she neither romped nor sauntered, but danced with spirit and grace, making the delightsome pastime what it should be.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott