playful

adjective

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Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪfl̩/

Etymology: From Middle English pleiful, equivalent to play + -ful.

Enjoying play; sportive; prone to playing frequently, in the manner of a child or young pet (viz. puppy or kitten).
“Actually, we are pretty playful in our romantic life.”
Funny; humorous; jesty; frolicsome; frisky.
“John is a playful fellow.”
“A party hat is a playful conical hat people wear at parties.”
Fun; recreational; unserious.
“A brainteaser is a playful puzzle posed as a test of intelligence.”
Experimental.
“He was a rather playful artist.”