adjective
- full of fun and high spirits; lighthearted and mischievous
- done in a teasing or joking manner rather than seriously
Examples
- The playful kitten chased the ball of yarn around the room.
- She gave him a playful nudge when he made the silly joke.
- The children were in a playful mood after recess.
- His playful comment wasn’t meant to hurt anyone’s feelings.
- The dolphins seemed playful as they jumped through the waves.
- She had a playful smile that suggested she was up to something.