English Explanatory Dictionary

playful

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Enjoying play; sportive; prone to playing frequently, in the manner of a child or young pet (viz. puppy or kitten).
  2. Funny; humorous; jesty; frolicsome; frisky.
  3. Fun; recreational; unserious.
  4. Experimental.

Pronunciation

/ˈpleɪfl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-playful.wav

Word forms

playful playfuller more playful playfullest most playful playfull

Etymology

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

Derived words

nonplayful overplayful playful as a kitten playfully playfulness unplayful
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