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playful
adjective play·ful \ˈplā-fəl\
: happy and full of energy : eager to play
: showing that you are having fun and not being serious
Full Definition of PLAYFUL
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: full of play : frolicsome, sportive <a playful kitten>
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First Known Use of PLAYFUL
13th century
Related to PLAYFUL
- Synonyms
- antic, coltish, elfish, fay, frisky, frolicsome, larky, rollicking, sportful, sportive
- Antonyms
- earnest, serious-minded, sober, sobersided
PLAYFUL Defined for Kids
playful
adjective play·ful \ˈplā-fəl\
Definition of PLAYFUL for Kids
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: full of energy and a desire for fun <a playful kitten>
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