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Definitions

playful

[pley-fuhl] / ˈpleɪ fəl /
ADJECTIVE
funny, fun-loving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
cheerful comical flirtatious frisky good-natured impish joking lighthearted lively mischievous spirited sprightly tongue-in-cheek whimsical
WEAK
antic blithe coltish elvish feeling one's oats frolicsome full of pep gamesome gay jaunty jesting jocund joyous merry mirthful prankish puckish rollicking snappy sportive teasing vivacious waggish zippy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic behaved depressed dispirited grave inactive lazy lethargic lifeless sad serious unhappy
WEAK
humorless working

Example Sentences

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She has opened two community libraries and has a playful scheme, where she places books in unexpected spaces, from barbershops to takeaways - and plans to expand on this work.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Each week, Cudi will sit down with a mix of unexpected guests for wide-ranging, playful conversations that uncover new sides of both his guests and himself.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

In South Korea, a playful green cartoon dinosaur named Dooly, known for the two small tufts of hair on his head, has been a favorite for generations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

They streamline “Monterey” into a swinging four, and Sinatra is especially playful in the second chorus—dropping words, speeding up and slowing down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Despite its playful name, Operation Gumdrop was deadly serious.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti