playful

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Full of fun and energy; wanting to play.

   The playful children just let loose from school.

2. 2
   adj

   Said or done in a light, joking way rather than seriously.

   She gave him a playful smile.

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

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