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    playful
    /ˈpleɪf(ʊ)l/

    adjective

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLAYFUL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    done as a form of play rather than intended seriously, or wanting to have a good time and not feeling serious: She gave him a playful push.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › playfulPlayful Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : humorous, jocular. playfully. ˈplā-fə-lē. adverb. playfulness noun. Synonyms. antic. coltish. elfish. fay. frisky. frolicsome. larky. rollicking. sportful. sportive. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of playful in a Sentence. She's an old dog, but she's still very playful.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › playfulPlayful - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Use the adjective playful to describe someone who likes to have fun and doesn't take things too seriously. A playful kindergarten teacher makes everything seem like a game, even lining up to go outside for recess.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLAYFUL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    done as a form of play rather than intended seriously, or wanting to have a good time and not feeling serious: She gave him a playful push.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › playfulPLAYFUL Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Playful definition: full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.. See examples of PLAYFUL used in a sentence.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPLAYFUL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A playful gesture or person is friendly or humorous. ...a playful kiss on the tip of his nose. ...a playful fight. playfully adverb. She pushed him away playfully. playfulness uncountable noun. ...the child's natural playfulness. 2. adjective. A playful animal is lively and cheerful.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › playfulPlayful - definition of playful by The Free Dictionary

    Define playful. playful synonyms, playful pronunciation, playful translation, English dictionary definition of playful. adj. 1. Full of fun and high spirits; frolicsome or sportive: a playful kitten. 2. Humorous; jesting: "He meant to be conversationally playful but his voice...

  9. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › playfulplayful - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Sep 28, 2024 · playful (comparative playfuller or more playful, superlative playfullest or most playful) liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive. Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life. funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome, frisky. John is a playful fellow.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › playfulPlayful Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    adjective. Fond of play or fun; frisky. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Said or done in fun; jocular. Webster's New World. Humorous; jesting. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Fun, recreational, not serious. A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence. Wiktionary. Experimental. He was a rather playful artist.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionplayful adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of playful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.