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Synonyms & Antonyms of playful
given to good-natured joking or teasing
- the little girl was lighthearted and playful
Synonyms for playful
- antic,
- coltish,
- elfish,
- fay,
- frisky,
- frolicsome,
- larky,
- rollicking,
- sportful,
- sportive
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The first known use of playful was in the 13th century
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