Playfulness: meaning, definitions and examples

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playfulness

[ ˈpleɪ.fʊl.nəs ]

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in behavior

The quality of being full of fun and light-hearted amusement; the tendency to play rather than be serious.

Synonyms

frolicsomeness, fun-loving, liveliness, mischief

Examples of usage

Her playfulness made her the life of the party.
The children's playfulness was contagious, spreading joy to everyone around them.

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in speech or action

The quality of being light-hearted and humorous in one's speech or actions.

Synonyms

humorousness, jesting, whimsicality, wit

Examples of usage

His playfulness in the classroom made the lessons more engaging.
The comedian's playfulness on stage charmed the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "playfulness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 brincadeira

🇮🇳 खिलंदड़ापन

🇩🇪 Verspieltheit

🇮🇩 keceriaan

🇺🇦 грайливість

🇵🇱 figlarność

🇯🇵 遊び心 (asobigokoro)

🇫🇷 espièglerie

🇪🇸 juguetonería

🇹🇷 oyunculuk

🇰🇷 장난기 (jangnan-gi)

🇸🇦 مرحة (maraha)

🇨🇿 hravost

🇸🇰 hravosť

🇨🇳 顽皮 (wánpí)

🇸🇮 igrivost

🇮🇸 léttleiki

🇰🇿 ойыншылдық

🇬🇪 მოთამაშეობა (mot'amasheoba)

🇦🇿 oyunçuluq

🇲🇽 juguetonería

Word origin

The word 'playfulness' originated from the Middle English 'playful' meaning full of fun or jest. It is derived from the Old English word 'plegful' which meant playful and frolicsome. The concept of playfulness has been associated with joy, light-heartedness, and a carefree attitude throughout history.