noun
- the quality of being playful, frolicsome, or inclined to sport and fun
Usage: somewhat archaic
Examples
- The children’s sportfulness was evident as they ran through the meadow.
- Her natural sportfulness made her popular at social gatherings.
- The puppy’s sportfulness delighted the entire family.
- Despite his age, he retained a youthful sportfulness.
- The sportfulness of the dolphins amazed the marine biologists.
- Their sportfulness turned the simple picnic into a memorable adventure.