1. moving with energetic leaps; full of energy and enthusiasm

1. present participle of bound; moving by leaping or jumping

Examples

• The dog came bounding across the field to greet us.
• She was bounding with excitement about her new job.
• The deer went bounding through the forest.
• His bounding enthusiasm was contagious.
• The children were bounding up the stairs two at a time.
• The rabbit kept bounding away from the photographer.