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play·ful
 playful
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- pronunciation:
- pleI
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 l
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
cheerfully energetic.
The children were in a playful mood.- synonyms:
- frisky, frolicsome, full of beans, lively, rollicking
- antonyms:
- frumpy
- similar words:
- coltish, high-spirited, sprightly
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| definition 2: |
gently humorous; not serious.
a tone of playful criticism- synonyms:
- facetious, tongue-in-cheek
- antonyms:
- reserved, serious, staid
- similar words:
- amusing, frivolous, humorous, lighthearted, silly, sportive, waggish
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| related words: |
gay, merry, mischievous, vivacious |
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| derivations: |
playfully (adv.), playfulness (n.) |
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