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   Play·ful

   /ˈplāf(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. fond of games and amusement; lighthearted: "a playful tomboy who loves to dress up" Similar friskyjollyfun-lovinglivelyfull of funhigh-spiritedspiritedin high spiritsexuberantperkyskittishcoltishkittenishmischievousimpishdevilishpuckishroguishrascallytricksyprankishinformal:full of beansfrolickydated:gayarchaic:frolicsomegamesomesportiverare:ludiclightheartedin funin jestjokingjokeyteasinghumorousjocularjestinggood-naturedtongue-in-cheekfacetiousfrivolousflippantarchwaggishflirtatiouswhimsicalrare:jocoseOpposite solemnserious
   • ▪ intended for one's own or others' amusement rather than seriously: "he gave me a playful punch on the arm"
   • ▪ giving or expressing pleasure and amusement: "the ballet accents the playful use of movement"

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   The meaning of PLAYFUL is full of play : frolicsome, sportive. How to use playful in a sentence.

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

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   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.

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

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

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   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. My mother was in a playful mood that day. (Definition of playful from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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   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.

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

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   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...

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

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   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.

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

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   (of a remark, an action, etc.) made or done in fun; not serious synonym light-hearted. He gave her a playful punch on the arm. See playful in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: playful. Definition of playful adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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    Playful Definition. Fond of play or fun; frisky. Said or done in fun; jocular. Humorous; jesting. Fun, recreational, not serious. A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence. Experimental. He was a rather playful artist.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPLAYFUL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    playful. adjective. uk / ˈpleɪf ə l / us. Add to word list. funny and not serious: a playful mood / remark. playfulness. noun [ U ] playfully.