Playful
/ˈpleɪfl̩/ adj
adj ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
"Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life."
- 2 funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome, frisky.
"John is a playful fellow."
- 3 fun, recreational, not serious.
"A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence."
- 4 experimental.
"He was a rather playful artist."
Adjective
- 1 full of fun and high spirits wordnet
Example
More examples"The dolphin is an intelligent and playful creature."
Etymology
From Middle English pleiful, equivalent to play + -ful.