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Meaning of playful

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

playful

Pronunciation:/ˈpleɪfəl/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.

    Example: Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life.

  2. Funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome.

    Example: A party hat is a playful conical hat people wear at parties.

  3. Fun, recreational, not serious.

    Example: A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence.

  4. Experimental.

    Example: He was a rather playful artist.