Playfulness: meaning, definitions and examples
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playfulness
[ ˈpleɪ.fʊl.nəs ]
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.
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
Etymology
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.
See also: downplay, interplay, misplay, outplay, outplayed, overplay, play, playback, playboy, player, players, playful, playfully, playground, playhouse, playing, playlist, playoff, plays, plaything, playtime, playwright, playwrights, teleplay.