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playful

[ pley-fuhl ]

adjective

  1. full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.
  2. pleasantly humorous or jesting:

    a playful remark.



playful

/ ˈɪʊ /

adjective

  1. full of high spirits and fun

    a playful kitten

  2. good-natured and humorous

    a playful remark

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڳܱԱ, noun
  • ˈڳܱ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • fܱ· adverb
  • fܱ·Ա noun
  • 󲹱-fܱ adjective
  • half-fܱ· adverb
  • half-fܱ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·fܱ adjective
  • un·fܱ· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of playful1

First recorded in 1200–50, playful is from the Middle English word pleiful. See play, -ful
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Example Sentences

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Sure, the so-called theory of dad strength — gains in physical strength and stamina that some new dads seemingly experience upon entering fatherhood — might be more of a playful urban legend than scientifically proven fact.

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You’ve largely had some playful responses quashing the likelihood of that happening.

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Inside, you’ll find an elevated lineup: rich, gluten-free brownies; perfectly chewy, salted chocolate chip cookies; next-level fruity pebble treats; and playful weed leaf–shaped sugar cookies that manage to be both charming and indulgent.

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When I’m excited about my own life, I’m more playful, curious and fun to be with.

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“Our butter knife was a brain retractor,” he says with a playful smile.

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