as in playfulness
a natural disposition for playful behavior
within the confines of the private club, these hotshot lawyers display a larkiness that would do a frat boy proud
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Noun
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Some parts of your curriculum might invite playfulness and bold new efforts, while others deserve more caution.—
Justin Reich,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025 -
The mix also alludes to the sense of playfulness that defines the homeowners’ personalities.—
Jennifer Fernandez,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Accordingly, the werewolves and vampires generate much of their mischief and mayhem in the Kansas City area.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Backroom deals were struck between politicians and judges, and the upstairs once hosted a fair share of gambling and general mischief.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Larkiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larkiness. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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