Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "playful" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

unplayful

Derived Terms

nonplayful overplayful playful as a kitten playfully playfulness unplayful

Derived From

play

Related Terms

experimental frolic fun funny humor jest play recreational sportive

Similar Terms

arch coltish devilish devilish elfin elfish elfish elvish frisky frolicky frolicsome frolicsome impish implike kittenish kittenish ludic ludic mischievous mocking mocking pixilated pixilated prankish puckish quizzical rascally roguish rollicking sportive teasing wicked

Synonym Network

jocund

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