playful
adjective
full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.
playfulness
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a word derived from
playful.
Example Sentences
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“Toy Story” and its four sequels encouraged imagination and playfulness by giving toys the same kinds of personalities that children pretended the toys already had, sending them on adventures big and small.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
His challenging Queen Mab speech, which can glaze the eyes, here is delivered with delectable playfulness, as Mercutio sports almost flirtatiously with Romeo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
I appreciate a suggestion to infuse playfulness into moments of potential frustration, namely “transition moments.”
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
I also like the idea of creating a permanence in the playfulness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026
When she spoke again, most of the playfulness was gone from her voice.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
