Playful: meaning, definitions and examples
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playful
[ หpleษชf(ษ)l ]
behavior
Full of fun and high spirits; lively and amusing.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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playful |
Another use of 'playful' which often overlaps with the first context but can specifically describe actions that are not serious and done in a spirit of fun.
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lively |
Best for describing something or someone full of energy, enthusiasm, or activity.
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amusing |
Used when something is entertaining or funny, causing laughter or enjoyment.
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fun |
Suitable for describing activities or experiences that are enjoyable and pleasant.
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Examples of usage
- He had a playful sense of humor.
- The children were being playful in the park.
- She was feeling playful and mischievous.
style
Having a tendency to play around or have fun; not serious.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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playful |
Appropriate when describing someone who is light-hearted and enjoys playful activities. Commonly used when talking about children, animals, or adults in a fun, informal setting.
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frivolous |
Used to describe actions or behaviors that are carefree but can also imply a lack of seriousness or importance. It often has a negative connotation.
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jovial |
Best used when describing someone who is in a good spirits and spreads joy to others. Often used in social settings and around festivities.
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cheerful |
Ideal for situations where someone is happy and visibly in a good mood. It can be used in both social and professional settings.
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Examples of usage
- She had a playful attitude towards life.
- The design of the room had a playful touch to it.
Translations
Translations of the word "playful" in other languages:
๐ต๐น brincalhรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฒเคเคฆเคกเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช verspielt
๐ฎ๐ฉ main-main
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะฐะนะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ figlarny
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใณๅฟใฎใใ (asobigokoro no aru)
๐ซ๐ท enjouรฉ
๐ช๐ธ juguetรณn
๐น๐ท oyuncu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฅ๋๊ธฐ ์๋ (jangnangi inneun)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุนูุจ (la'ib)
๐จ๐ฟ hravรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hravรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้กฝ็ฎ็ (wรกnpรญ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ igriv
๐ฎ๐ธ leikfullur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะนะฝะฐาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ (tamami)
๐ฆ๐ฟ oynaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ juguetรณn
Etymology
The word 'playful' originated from the Middle English word 'pleyful', which was derived from the Old English word 'plegan' meaning 'to play'. The sense of 'full of fun and high spirits' emerged in the 16th century. Over time, 'playful' has come to represent a sense of joy, amusement, and light-heartedness.
See also: downplay, interplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, players, playfully, playfulness, playground, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playtime, playwright, playwrights, teleplay.