playful

Meaning

  1. liking play, prone to play frequently, such as a child or kitten; rather sportive.
  2. funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome.
  3. fun, recreational, not serious.
  4. experimental.

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpleɪfəl/
Etymology

In summary

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

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